Turn right (west) at an intersection marked for Parkdale. After setting up camp we went up on Barrett Spur. This home was built in 2004 and last sold on 2/27/2020 for $297,000. Heading back, trace your way back down among the rocks, staying on the eastern ridge. about 4 miles. Continue straight ahead where you leave the forested areas and are Select the trail immediately to your left, Timberline Trail #600. The rewards of this hike are incredible. Lightening ignited this area of Mount Hood Wilderness in 2011, and the resultant Dollar Lake Fire consumed 6,300 acres of timber. These are typically longer, and often in poor repair, but are great for leaving the crowds behind for some big adventuring. you need to follow it about another 8.5 miles. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Do not follow Google Maps! Mount Hood, Barrett Spur [CLOSED] is a 15.6 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Hood River, Oregon and is rated as difficult. There were many people doing the Timberline Trail loop and a few weekend warriors like ourselves. You’ll have to do a touch of off trail navigation as there is still some snow on this route but it’s all avoidable. Follow this trail for a couple hundred feet to the right where you come to a major intersection of four (4) trail options. There are many downed trees on the trail in the burned area, but they are all 12-18 inches in height and pretty easy to just step over. Barrett Spur is the imposing mass that you can see from Portland off the left (north) side of Mount Hood. It could be fascinating to contrast my memories and photos with the current look of the landscape. • 2005-10 Ruckel Ridge • 2005-10 Lava Canyon • 2005-10 Tamanawas Falls • 2005-09 Gnarl Ridge • 2005-08 Barrett Spur • 2005-08 Mt. A beautiful day hike with the incredible beast Hood up close and personal. Near completely snow free when approaching from Dollar Lake side. Took my time going down the Dollar Lake approach since it’s way more defined and I didn’t want to do too much of the return trip back in the dark. Veiws were amazing though. The trail is in excellent condition and Barrett Spur is a bit more of an adventure, which lifts it higher in my favorites list. We got up there before noon, it was deserted when we got there but really filled in during the day w/ a bunch of people doing the Timberline Trail camping in the Cove. When I climbed Cooper Spur this summer, Barrett Spur quickly came to mind. Thousands of acres in the area were scarred in 2011 by the Dollar Lake Fire. Barrett Spur is a bit more of an adventure, which lifts it higher in my favorites list. Explore! Follow the road over the pass. Hiking on the Vista Ridge Trail offers a one-two-three punch, if timed correctly. Hood! Vista Ridge to Barrett Spur The Timberline Trail, which goes all around Hood, has been effectively closed since 2006, when a storm created a huge gulley at Eliot Creek. The trailhead approach to Barrett Spur is a complete mess. Barrett Spur is a bit more of an adventure, which lifts it higher in my favorites list. Hazy views up top around 7pm and very windy (was very happy I brought my puffy) but gorgeous nonetheless. Turn right onto the Barrett Spur from Vista Ridge. As soon as you cross the railroad tracks, bear left and follow the signs to Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Drive about another 5 miles and you will come to a labled Road 16 on your Barrett Spur via Vista Ridge and Wy'east Basin Trail is a 15.9 kilometer lightly trafficked loop trail located near Rhododendron, Oregon that features beautiful wild flowers and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. We turned back half mile away from top. 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