This is a quiet all-season trail that offers a variety of terrain (Snowshoes need to be worn in winter). Large open meadows, heavily wooded mixed forest, and a ridgetop ramble take you to a former lookout site with spectacular views of the Hood River Valley. This hike uses two different trails; it's a 2.3 mile climb up the Oak Ridge Trail; then it's 1.8 miles on the Surveyors Ridge Trail to Bald Butte.

http://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Bald_Butte_Hike

Activity Notes

This will be another conditioning hike + snow skills session. We will build on skills taught at the last hike in preparation for our snow skills session at Timberline. 

Other Information
Driving Distance from Portland 144 miles
Distance - Round Trip 8 miles
Expected Duration Car to car in one day
Relevant Maps MH14
Awards Qualified Mt. Hood Award
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