Eureka Peak Hike
From Oregon Hikers Field Guide
- Start point: Lower Eureka Peak Trailhead
- End point: Upper Eureka Peak Trailhead
- Hike type: Out and back
- Distance: 2.6 miles round-trip
- Elevation gain: 960 feet
- High point: 4,183 feet
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Seasons: Late spring through late fall
- Family Friendly: No
- Backpackable: No
- Crowded: Never
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Description
Located between Trillium Lake and Veda Lake, the seldom-visited Eureka Peak Trail connects Still Creek Road and Sherar Burn Road. The trail does not lead to the top of Eureka Peak, nor does it offer any views. It is a no-nonsense workout, rising/dropping nearly 1000 feet in 1.3 miles with no switchbacks along the way, but a fairly consistent grade. The trail is also well-maintained.
Park in a pullout along Still Creek Road, and immediately begin the ascent. The forest has a broad range of conifers including Pacific silver fir, Douglas fir, western white pine, western hemlock, cedar, and even lodgepole pine with an understory of rhododendrons, bear grass, huckleberry, and bunchberry. Upon reaching Sherar Burn Road, return the same way. There is no trail up Eureka Peak.
The Forest Service suggests this connector may be used by experienced mountain bikers to create a loop with Sherar Burn and Still Creek Roads.
Fees, Regulations, Facilities
- Seasonal road closures
- Share trail with mountain bikers
Maps
- Maps: Hike Finder
- Eureka Peak Trail #671 (USFS)
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service: Mt. Hood National Forest
- National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map: Mount Hood Wilderness
- National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map: Mount Hood
- US Topo: Government Camp Quadrangle
Trip Reports
- Search Trip Reports for Eureka Peak Hike
- Eureka Peak Feb 24, 2024
- Eureka Peak Trail, Trail to Nowhere (10/23/23)
- Eureka Peak Snowshoe (3/12/11)
Related Discussions / Q&A
- Search Trail Q&A for Eureka Peak Hike
Guidebooks
- Walks & Hikes on Mt Hood by Sonia Buist & Emily Keller
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Page Contributors
- Sugar Pine (creator)