A scenic loop for novice skiers, with several bridged creek crossings, and plenty of quiet, snow-covered forest to enjoy. The Pocket Creek Trail starts at 3800', gradually climbing over 2.7 miles to 4200' on a wide snow-covered road. Then you descend a hill on a narrower ski trail (0.4 mi) to join the Meadows Creek Trail for 1.3 mi, and the Meadows Creek Tie Trail (1.1 mi) returns you to a junction with the Pocket Creek Trail just 0.4 miles from the trailhead.

Activity Notes

This is a Nordic ski trip from Pocket Creek Sno-Park. Depending on the experience level of the group members, we will either go out and back (easier) or complete the Meadows Creek loop (intermediate).

If you need to rent skis, try to rent them the night before, if possible. But we can stop in Sandy, if needed. Backcountry skis with metal edges are recommended.

We will carpool from Gateway Transit Center, SW corner of the parking garage, at 9 am.

Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 66 miles
Driving Time from Portland 1 hours
Distance - Round Trip 6 miles
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