Contact Info
70220 E. Hwy. 26
Zigzag, OR 97049
- Phone:
- 503-622-3191
Basics
- Length:
- 3.5 miles
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- 3.5 - 4.5 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 1600 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 1600 feet to 4000 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 2400 feet
- Season:
- Late May to October
Description
This trail enters the 44,560-acre Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness Area that is part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. It is a more primitive trail that climbs through a classic Westside Cascade forest. When combined with Salmon River Trail, Kinzel Lake Trail and part of Hunchback Trail, a longer loop route can be made. Green Canyon Way Trail is a steep narrow trail. It climbs from near Salmon River to Hunchback ridge, at total of 2400 feet.
Regulations & Leave No Trace Information: 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 for packing would make a group of 7. Leave No Trace Principles ?? Plan Ahead and Prepare Be Considerate of Other Visitors ?? Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces Leave What You Find ?? Dispose of Waste Properly Minimize Campfire Impacts ?? Respect Wildlife
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Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Take U.S. 26 to Welches, 17 miles east of Sandy. One mile past the traffic light turn south onto Salmon River Road (Rd 2618) and follow it for about 4.5 miles to Green Canyon Campground. Parking is available in the day use area in the campground. The trail starts across the road.
