Ramona Falls
Ramona Falls is one of
the most popular hikes
in the Mt Hood National
Forest. The loop hike is
a great option in that it
offers more variety. After
you leave the parking lot
at the trail head, the trail
wanders along the
Sandy River for nearly a
mile before crossing the
river.
After crossing the river
you will come to an
intersection where the
loop trail returns. I chose
to continue straight
ahead instead of turning
left. Continue until you
get to the Pacific Crest
Trail #2000. Bear Left,
the falls are about half a
mile away.
You will want to hang out
her a little while. After
doing so cross the
wooden bridge and start
back. You will come to
an intersection with
Yocum Ridge, bear left.
When you get to the
intersection of trail # 784
go left again. You will
then just continue back
to the trail head.
Getting There: From
Portland, take Highway 26
toward Mt. Hood for 42
miles. At the village of
Zigzag, turn left onto East
Lolo Pass Road. After 4.2
miles turn right onto paved
Road 1825, and in 0.7 mile
turn right across the Sandy
River bridge. Continue 1.8
miles on what is still Road
1825, and then fork left
onto Road 100 for half a
mile to a large parking area
at road's end