Difference between revisions of "South Fork of Lost Creek Crossing"
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** {{Hike ring|trailhead=North Burnt Lake Trailhead|hike=Paradise Park via Burnt Lake Hike|log=Paradise Park via Burnt Lake Hike/Log|previous=Paradise Park Loop-Paradise Park Trail Junction|next=North Fork of Lost Creek Crossing}} | ** {{Hike ring|trailhead=North Burnt Lake Trailhead|hike=Paradise Park via Burnt Lake Hike|log=Paradise Park via Burnt Lake Hike/Log|previous=Paradise Park Loop-Paradise Park Trail Junction|next=North Fork of Lost Creek Crossing}} | ||
** {{Hike ring|trailhead=Timberline Lodge Trailhead|hike=Timberline Trail around Mount Hood Hike|log=Timberline Trail around Mount Hood Hike/Log|previous=Paradise Park Loop-Paradise Park Trail Junction|next=North Fork of Lost Creek Crossing}} | ** {{Hike ring|trailhead=Timberline Lodge Trailhead|hike=Timberline Trail around Mount Hood Hike|log=Timberline Trail around Mount Hood Hike/Log|previous=Paradise Park Loop-Paradise Park Trail Junction|next=North Fork of Lost Creek Crossing}} | ||
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Lost Creek originates in Paradise Park, watering the flowers as it trickles down the mountain. The South Fork has a slightly larger valley. | Lost Creek originates in Paradise Park, watering the flowers as it trickles down the mountain. The South Fork has a slightly larger valley. | ||
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=== More Links === | === More Links === | ||
Revision as of 01:30, 29 September 2014
- Hikes to this location
- Paradise Park Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Paradise Park from Timberline Lodge Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Paradise Park via Burnt Lake Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Timberline Trail around Mount Hood Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 45.3520, -121.7462
- Elevation: 5750 feet
Description
Paradise Park is one of the nicest alpine areas on Mount Hood. It's just above timberline. There is a large area of somewhat steeply sloping meadow filled with wild flowers.
Lost Creek originates in Paradise Park, watering the flowers as it trickles down the mountain. The South Fork has a slightly larger valley.