Difference between revisions of "Lower Smith Creek Trailhead"
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Take I-5 north from Portland. Take Exit 21 in Woodland. Turn right at the freeway ramp light and drive east on Highway 503. Continue straight on to Highway 503 Spur at the site of Jack's Restaurant (now destroyed by fire). Continue on Highway 503 Spur through the town of Cougar. 503 Spur changes to FS Road 90 somewhere in the area of Swift Creek Dam. | Take I-5 north from Portland. Take Exit 21 in Woodland. Turn right at the freeway ramp light and drive east on Highway 503. Continue straight on to Highway 503 Spur at the site of Jack's Restaurant (now destroyed by fire). Continue on Highway 503 Spur through the town of Cougar. 503 Spur changes to FS Road 90 somewhere in the area of Swift Creek Dam. | ||
| − | Turn left on FS Road 83, signed for Lava Canyon and Ape Cave. Stay on Road 83 for | + | Turn left on FS Road 83, signed for Lava Canyon and Ape Cave. Stay on Road 83 for about nine miles to the lahar information sign. Turn right on to gravel Road 8322. Road 8322 was signed, but it's been reported that the sign is gone. A short distance later, take the left fork and follow Road 8322. Drive down the hill to the trailhead at the end of the road. |
Revision as of 07:59, 29 August 2012
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 46.18128, -122.05417
- Elevation: 1670 feet
- Driving time from Portland: 2 hours
Hikes starting here
- Lava Canyon from Smith Creek Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
Fees and Regulations
- Northwest Forest Pass Required at the trailhead.
Driving Directions
Take I-5 north from Portland. Take Exit 21 in Woodland. Turn right at the freeway ramp light and drive east on Highway 503. Continue straight on to Highway 503 Spur at the site of Jack's Restaurant (now destroyed by fire). Continue on Highway 503 Spur through the town of Cougar. 503 Spur changes to FS Road 90 somewhere in the area of Swift Creek Dam.
Turn left on FS Road 83, signed for Lava Canyon and Ape Cave. Stay on Road 83 for about nine miles to the lahar information sign. Turn right on to gravel Road 8322. Road 8322 was signed, but it's been reported that the sign is gone. A short distance later, take the left fork and follow Road 8322. Drive down the hill to the trailhead at the end of the road.