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There are easier ways to get to [[Paradise Park]] - from [[Timberline Lodge]] or on the [[Paradise Park Trailhead|Paradise Park Trail]], but if you're looking for a long hike on a trail with few people, try this. Also, in the spring when there is too much snow to go from Timberline Lodge, this trail might work.
 
There are easier ways to get to [[Paradise Park]] - from [[Timberline Lodge]] or on the [[Paradise Park Trailhead|Paradise Park Trail]], but if you're looking for a long hike on a trail with few people, try this. Also, in the spring when there is too much snow to go from Timberline Lodge, this trail might work.
  
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Start from the [[North Burnt Lake Trailhead]]. Take the Burnt Lake Trail (#772) which is the only trail out of the trailhead. The trail goes gradually up for the first 2 miles along Lost Creek and the outlet creek from [[Burnt Lake]]. Then the trail goes steeply up to Burnt Lake at mile 2.9 (4100' elevation). Burnt Lake would make a good destination for an easy hike. There is a trail around the lake (difficult to follow on the opposite side). The lake has fishing. There are 7 designated campsites, which can be full on summer weekends.
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Start from the [[North Burnt Lake Trailhead]]. Take the Burnt Lake Trail (#772) which is the only trail out of the trailhead. The trail goes gradually up for the first 2 miles along Lost Creek and the outlet creek from [[Burnt Lake]]. Then the trail goes steeply up to Burnt Lake at mile 3.3 (4100' elevation). Burnt Lake would make a good destination for an easy hike. There is a trail around the lake (difficult to follow on the opposite side). The lake has fishing. There are 7 designated campsites, which can be full on summer weekends.
  
 
Continuing on the trail, at mile 3.1 is a nice drinking water stream which is reliable year-round. At mile 3.4 (4600') the Burnt Lake Trail dead-ends at the Zigzag Ridge and the [[Zigzag Mountain-Burnt Lake East Trail Junction|Zigzag Mountain Trail (#775)]]. Make sure and remember where you came from for the return trip, the turn would be easy to miss.  
 
Continuing on the trail, at mile 3.1 is a nice drinking water stream which is reliable year-round. At mile 3.4 (4600') the Burnt Lake Trail dead-ends at the Zigzag Ridge and the [[Zigzag Mountain-Burnt Lake East Trail Junction|Zigzag Mountain Trail (#775)]]. Make sure and remember where you came from for the return trip, the turn would be easy to miss.  

Revision as of 15:46, 4 October 2008

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  • Start point: North Burnt Lake TrailheadRoad.JPG
  • End point:Paradise Park
  • Trail Log: Trail Log
  • Hike Type: Out and back
  • Distance: 15.8 miles
  • Elevation gain: 3050 feet
  • Difficulty: Difficult
  • Seasons: May-Oct
  • Family Friendly: Yes
  • Backpackable: Yes
  • Crowded: No

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There are easier ways to get to Paradise Park - from Timberline Lodge or on the Paradise Park Trail, but if you're looking for a long hike on a trail with few people, try this. Also, in the spring when there is too much snow to go from Timberline Lodge, this trail might work.

Start from the North Burnt Lake Trailhead. Take the Burnt Lake Trail (#772) which is the only trail out of the trailhead. The trail goes gradually up for the first 2 miles along Lost Creek and the outlet creek from Burnt Lake. Then the trail goes steeply up to Burnt Lake at mile 3.3 (4100' elevation). Burnt Lake would make a good destination for an easy hike. There is a trail around the lake (difficult to follow on the opposite side). The lake has fishing. There are 7 designated campsites, which can be full on summer weekends.

Continuing on the trail, at mile 3.1 is a nice drinking water stream which is reliable year-round. At mile 3.4 (4600') the Burnt Lake Trail dead-ends at the Zigzag Ridge and the Zigzag Mountain Trail (#775). Make sure and remember where you came from for the return trip, the turn would be easy to miss.

Where the Burnt Lake Trail reaches the Zigzag Mountain Trail go left (east). There is a spot to camp on the Zigzag Mountain Trail in about 0.1 miles. It's not much more than a flat area next to the trail, but there are some views. At mile 5.3 (4900') there is an amazing view of Mount Hood and Paradise Park. At mile 7 (5050') is a drinking water stream. At mile 7.4 (5050') is the junction with the Paradise Park Trail. Go left (up) on the Paradise Park Trail, making sure you take a good look where you are coming from so you don't get lost on the way back. At mile 7.6 (5280') is the junction with the Pacific Crest Trail, keep going straight. At mile 8.2 (5750') is the junction with the Paradise Park Loop Trail. Go left here, again remembering where you came from. You are now in Paradise Park, one of the nicest alpine areas on Mount Hood. See the description of Timberline to Paradise Park for more detail.

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