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| Top Spur Trail |
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Usage:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
High Point:
4,280 Feet
Length:
0.5 Miles
Low Point:
4,000 Feet
Trail Number:
785
Reservation:
No
Season:
Spring - Fall
From Sandy, Travel east on Highway 26 to the Zigzag Ranger Station. From here, head north to Lolo Pass Road and follow it for four miles to its intersection with Road 1825 and veer right. In approximately one mile, veer left onto Road 1828. Follow 1828 for about 6.5 miles, then turn right at the intersection with Road 1828-118. The roads are well marked from 1828 to the trailhead. Please park "head in" at the trailhead.
Location Information
The Top Spur Trail provides quick access to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000 (PCNST), Bald Mountain Trail #784 and Timberline Trail #600. The closest viewpoint to Top Spur is on the PCNST, towards the Muddy Fork of the Sandy River. This viewpoint overlooks the Muddy Fork and Mount Hood. The Bald Mountain Trail and the PCNST are both open to horses. The portion of the PCNST between Bald Mountain and Ramona Falls, however, is not recommended for equestrian use due to frequent slides. Bald Mountain Trail is a highly recommended alternate route. The Timberline Trail is closed to horses. The Top Spur Trail also leads to trails within the Mount Hood Wilderness, which are closed to bicycles and motorcycle use and wilderness permits are required in the wilderness.
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