This is an A level Mazama Hike that occurs in a non-wilderness area. A level hikes are easy or less strenuous hikes with less than 8 miles in distance and less than 1,500 feet of elevation gain. 

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Activity Notes

Yale Logging Road Hike

We will meet at the Cougar Rest Area and drive to the Trailhead at the North End of the Yale Reservoir. The trail is the former International Paper logging road on the east side of Yale Reservoir. We will turn around at the Canyon Washout. Leashed Well Behaved Dogs are welcome, but you don't need a dog to attend. Cougar is approximately 50 miles from Portland. It's 3.5 miles from Cougar to the Trailhead. The hike is 7.4 miles with an elevation of 300ft.

There is no cell phone service at the Cougar Rest Area or at the Trailhead.

Other Information
General Route Info Will vary based on route chosen. Check the Activity & Leader Notes.