Catch but one spectacular sunset over Cannon Beach and you'll quickly understand why this seaside resort town west of Portland attracts such a dedicated following.
Outstanding views in all directions-access to summit of Strawberry Mountain - access to Lakes Basin, and Skyline Trails. This trail is in the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness Area.
Very steep trail from Forest Service road 6001 to junction with summit trail (up to 52% incline) carry water, trail can be lost in upper alpine meadows and is marked by rock cairns. Hikers must be careful to follow cairns and blaze marks.
Details
Length:
6.3 miles
Difficulty:
Difficult
Time:
6 - 7 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
5200
Elevation Range:
5200 feet to 8640
Elevation Change:
3440
Usage:
Light
Season:
June to November
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Take County road 60 south from Prairie City. At Forest boundary, road becomes Forest Service road 6001. Trailhead is marked on right side of the road approximately 1/2 way to Strawberry Campground. To access from Roads End Trailhead, take Forest Service road 14 south from Prairie City. Turn onto Forest Service road 16 and follow through Logan Valley to the junction with Forest Service road 1640. Follow signs to High Lake and Strawberry Mountain Wilderness on Forest Service road 1640. Roads End trailhead is 1/4 mile before end of road (at High Lake Rim).
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