Contact Info
70220 E. Hwy. 26
Zigzag, OR 97049
- Phone:
- 503-622-3191
Basics
- Length:
- 2.5 miles
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- 2.5 - 3.5 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 2400 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 2400 feet to 4200 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 1800 feet
- Season:
- Late April to early November
Description
Eagle Creek Cutoff Trail is in the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness Area. It is a minimally visited trail so solitude is likely. It mainly functions as a connection between Old Baldy Trail No. 502 and Eagle Creek Trail No. 501. A large loop can be made with Douglas Trail No. 781, Eagle Creek No. 501, Old Baldy No. 502 and Plaza Trail No. 783. Eagle Creek Trail itself is relatively flat as it follows Eagle Creek. While the trail is 5.8 miles long, the last mile of road down to the trail has deteriorated (see direction on next page) so add that mile of road to the hike distance. Trail ends at a ford across Eagle Creek that access Eagle Creek Cutoff Trail.
Regulations & Leave No Trace Information: ?? Group size is limited to 12. Three horses with riders count as 6. ?? Unproccessed livestock feed is prohibited, preventing non-native plant spread. ?? Leave No Trace Principles ?? Plan Ahead and Prepare Be Considerate of Other Visitors ?? Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces Leave What You Find ?? Dispose of Waste Properly Minimize Campfire Impacts ?? Respect Wildlife Noxious weeds have taken a small hold in the Mt Hood area. To prevent from bringing non-native plants into the forest, clean your animal, trailer, truck and gear before leaving home. A few days before your trip, change your stock over to processed feed and only allow it to graze in weed free pasture.
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Map + Directions
Basic Directions
This trail is accessed via the eastern end of Eagle Creek Trail #501 or via Old Baldy Trail #502.