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| − | + | [[Image:yocumend.JPG|thumb|400px|Looking up Yocum Ridge to Mount Hood ''(Jerry Adams)'']] | |
| − | + | [[Image:yocumrocks.JPG|thumb|250px|After the end of the official trail, the trail continues across this rocky slope there isn't much of a trail, but it's possible to find a route. Head up to the ridge to the left of the cliffy area ''(Jerry Adams)'']] | |
| − | + | [[Image:yocummcneil.JPG|thumb|250px|Viewpoint on the trail leading up to McNeil Ridge ''(Jerry Adams)'']] | |
| + | [[Image:yocummcneilfog.JPG|thumb|250px|Viewpoint on the trail leading up to McNeil Ridge, shrouded by clouds ''(Jerry Adams)'']] | ||
| − | + | * Hikes to this location: | |
| − | * {{Hike ring|trailhead=Ramona Falls Trailhead|hike=Yocum Ridge Hike|log=Ramona Falls Hike/Log|previous=Yocum Meadow|next=Yocum | + | ** {{Hike ring|trailhead=Ramona Falls Trailhead|hike=Yocum Ridge Hike|log=Ramona Falls Hike/Log|previous=Yocum Meadow|next=Yocum Ridge}} |
| − | == | + | {{maplinkinfo|latitude=45.37838|longitude=-121.73322}} |
| − | + | * Elevation 6825 feet | |
| − | The official Yocum Ridge Trail ends at mile 8. | + | === Description === |
| + | The official Yocum Ridge Trail ends at mile 8.7, but you can continue another mile up a trail just as good as the official trail. There's a knoll with a spot you could sleep, but just barely. About 0.2 miles further is a nice campsite. You shouldn't find too many people here. | ||
| − | You get great views to the | + | You get great views to the north, including the viewpoint on the trail going up to McNeil Ridge. You can see down to a wide bench below the present terminus of the Sandy Glacier. There are also expansive views from [[Mount Rainier]] to the [[Three Sisters]] and [[Broken Top]]. |
| − | == | + | === More Links === |
| − | * [ | + | * [https://paulgerald.com/portland-hikes/yocum-ridge-ramona-falls-great-mount-hood-hike/ Yocum Ridge: Up Past Ramona Falls Lies A Great Mount Hood Hike (Author Paul Gerald)] |
| − | ( | + | * [http://www.deanmyerson.org/yocum-ridge Mt Hood: Yocum Ridge (Dean Myerson)] |
| + | * [http://goaltechhikes.blogspot.com/2016/08/hike-26-yocum-ridge.html Hike 26 - Yocum Ridge (Goal Tech)] | ||
| + | * [https://evergreenhiker.wordpress.com/2013/08/19/yocum-ridge-vis-ramona-falls/ Yocum Ridge via Ramona Falls (Evergreen Hiker)] | ||
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* [[User:retiredjerry]] (creator) | * [[User:retiredjerry]] (creator) | ||
Revision as of 18:58, 23 March 2020
- Hikes to this location:
- Yocum Ridge Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 45.37838, -121.73322
- Elevation 6825 feet
Description
The official Yocum Ridge Trail ends at mile 8.7, but you can continue another mile up a trail just as good as the official trail. There's a knoll with a spot you could sleep, but just barely. About 0.2 miles further is a nice campsite. You shouldn't find too many people here.
You get great views to the north, including the viewpoint on the trail going up to McNeil Ridge. You can see down to a wide bench below the present terminus of the Sandy Glacier. There are also expansive views from Mount Rainier to the Three Sisters and Broken Top.
More Links
- Yocum Ridge: Up Past Ramona Falls Lies A Great Mount Hood Hike (Author Paul Gerald)
- Mt Hood: Yocum Ridge (Dean Myerson)
- Hike 26 - Yocum Ridge (Goal Tech)
- Yocum Ridge via Ramona Falls (Evergreen Hiker)
Contributors
- User:retiredjerry (creator)