Devil's Peak from Cool Creek Hike
From Portland Hikers Field Guide
- Start point: Cool Creek Trailhead
- End point: Devil's Peak
- Trail Log: Trail Log
- Hike Type: Out-and-back
- Distance: 7.6 miles
- Elevation gain: 3200 feet
- High Point: 5045 feet
- Difficulty: Difficult
- Seasons: spring through fall; winter snowshoe
- Family Friendly: possibly
- Backpackable: Yes
- Crowded:
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Hike Description
This route is a very steep assault of a small peak with a very nice fire lookout on top. For 3.5 miles, you will walk straight up trail 794 through a lush, green forest with an occasional break for views of Mount Hood on a clear day. At the junction with #793, take a right for a short while until you reach the spur path to Devil's Peak. Almost immediately, you will notice the fire tower up ahead. Go up and take a look! This tower is well maintained by volunteers and there is a log book inside where many overnight visitors have signed in. If the weather permits, you will enjoy views of Mount Hood and the surrounding forest. Head back the way you came for an unrelentingly steep path down to the trailhead. Bring trekking poles to give your knees a break.
Depending on your season of travel, you may encounter vibrant wildflowers, delicious huckleberries or a nice snowpack.
Maps
- Maps: Hike Finder
Regulations or Restrictions, etc.
- A Northwest Forest Pass is required to park at the trailhead.
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Contributors
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