Vista Ridge-Old Vista Ridge Trail Junction
From Oregon Hikers Field Guide
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The Vista Ridge Trail heads south from the Vista Ridge Junction and wilderness registration box. (Tom Kloster)
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The Old Vista Ridge Trail heads north from the Vista Ridge Junction—the new sign is on a post; these are older signs made by volunteers. (Tom Kloster)
- Hikes including this location:
- Cairn Basin from Vista Ridge Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Elk Cove from Vista Ridge Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Owl Point from Vista Ridge Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Perry Lake from Vista Ridge Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 45.43985, -121.72247
- Elevation: 4,620 feet
Description
This is the first junction on the Vista Ridge Trail, 0.3 miles from the trailhead. The Vista Ridge Trail #626 continues south to Mount Hood from here, and a wilderness permit box is located at the junction for hikers headed in that direction. The Old Vista Ridge Trail #626A heads north from here to Owl Point and Perry Lake.
Contributors
- Splintercat (Tom Kloster) (primary)