Pacific Crest-Timberline-Top Spur Trail Junction

From Portland Hikers Field Guide

The sign at this trail junction. The Timberline Trail heads east to the left (Steve Hart)

Looking southwestward. The Timberline Trail is on the left and the Pacific Crest Trail is one the right. (Steve Hart)

The Top Spur Trail junction is about 100 feet north (Steve Hart)

Hikes including this location:
- Bald Mountain from Lolo Pass Hike (TH | <-- --> | LOG)
- Bald Mountain from Top Spur Hike (TH | <-- --> | LOG)
- Cairn Basin from Top Spur Hike (TH | <-- --> | LOG)
- McNeil Point Hike (TH | <-- --> | LOG)
- Muddy Fork Hike (TH | <-- --> | LOG)
- Timberline Trail around Mount Hood Hike (TH | <-- --> | LOG)
Latitude: 45.40610
Longitude: -121.77903
Maps: Portland Hikers Maps Google Earth
Elevation: 4300 feet

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Description

This is a fairly confusing set of trail junctions. The Timberline Trail has made a long diversion west to circle around Bald Mountain. This is the spot where it meets the Pacific Crest Trail. From here you can take the Crest Trail north toward Lolo Pass or south to the Sandy River. The Timberline Trail leads northeast around the north side of Mount Hood or south to Paradise Park.

Just north of here on the Crest Trail is the junction with the Top Spur Trail #784A. This half mile trail leads down the ridge to the Top Spur Trailhead. Old maps show a Bald Mountain Shelter near here.

Just south of here on the Timberline Trail is the junction with the unmaintained Bald Mountain Trail.