The Timberline Trail is a classic Pacific Northwest trail with alpine vistas, waterfalls, alpine meadows and west side Cascade forest. It was constructed primarily by Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930’s and encircles Mt. Hood primarily near treeline. Most of the trail is within the 47,160-acre Mt Hood Wilderness Area, part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. This trail is climbs in and out of glacial fed drainages throughout its length. Its elevation ranges from 3480’ to 7300’. Most hikers find the fast moving river fords to be the most challenging part of the trail. Newton, Coe, Muddy Fork, Sandy and White Rivers are typically the most challenging ones but are typically not more than knee deep. The only river that is bridged is the Elliot and that bridge is removed early each fall.

Regulations & Leave No Trace Information: Leave No Trace Principles: ?? Plan Ahead and Prepare – Have your 10 essentials? ?? Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces- This is the key LNT concept to be aware of on this trail. Avoid areas where impacts are just beginning. Use existing campsites. ?? Dispose of Waste Properly – Pack out even the smallest food scrapes (yes apple cores) ?? Leave What You Find – Please do not pick wildflowers, even if abundant. ?? Minimize Campfire Impacts – If you choose to have a campfire at lower elevations, build a "leave no trace” campfire. ?? Respect Wildlife – Don’t give wildlife a chance to be habituated to human food. ?? Be Considerate of Other Visitors – Keep your dog close to you and in control.

Regulations: ?? Wilderness Permits are required between May 15 and Oct 15, but are free and self-issuing at a permit box station where the trail enters wilderness. ?? Group size is limited to 12. On trails that allow stock, stock are counted in the group size. For example, 3 people each riding their own horse plus a spare horse in the group for packing would make a group of 7. ?? Unproccessed livestock feed is prohibited, preventing non-native plant spread. ?? Campfires are prohibited in these areas: o Within 500 feet of Ramona Falls and McNeil Point o Within the tree covered island in Elk Cove and Elk Meadows o Within Paradise Park ?? Camping is prohibited in the following locations: o Within any meadow. o Within the tree covered islands of Elk Cove and Elk Meadows o Within 500 feet of Ramona Falls. ?? Mechanized transportation is prohibited including bikes and strollers. (Wheelchairs are allowed for visitors who live in wheelchairs.)

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