Revision as of 03:00, 23 March 2007

View north from Sherrard Point (Steve Hart)

Mt Hood from Sherrard Point (Steve Hart)

• Start Point: Larch Mountain Trailhead
• End Point: Sherrard Point
• Trail Log : Trail Log
• Hike Type: Out and Back
• Distance: 0.4 miles round trip
• Elevation gain: 100'
• Difficulty: Easy
• Seasons: Apr-Oct
• Family Friendly: Yes
• Backpackable: No
• Crowded: Yes

Hike Description

This is a quickie stroll for those with no time, no gear or no fitness. The views are amazing!

The trail departs from the northeast corner of the Larch Mountain parking lot. You want the paved trail on the far right, closest to the pay station. The paved trail wanders slightly downhill for a bit. Then you come to a flight of about 50 rather uneven stairs upward. Near the top, you'll see a plaque commemorating Thomas H Sherrard, an early Mt Hood National Forest Supervisor.

At the top, you'll find a flat cement viewpoint, fenced for safety. On a clear day, you can see 5 glacier clad stratovolcanoes, all nicely labeled by concrete signs. The view extends to the coast range on the west and to Mt Defiance on the east. Sit back and enjoy!

Maps

• Maps: Hike Finder

Fees, Regulations, etc.

• Northwest Forest Pass required at the trailhead.

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Guidebooks that cover this hike

• Day Hike! Columbia Gorge, by Seabury Blair, Jr.
• Afoot and Afield Portland/Vancouver, by Douglas Lorain
• 35 Hiking Trails, Columbia River Gorge, by Don & Roberta Lowe
• Columbia River Gorge, 42 Scenic Hikes, by Don & Roberta Lowe
• Hiking the Columbia River Gorge - 1st and 2nd Editions, by Russ Schneider
• 100 Hikes in Northwest Oregon - 3rd Edition, by William L Sullivan

More Links

• Larch Mountain on Summit Post

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