Ramona Falls Trailhead
From Portland Hikers Field Guide
- Latitude: 45.3864
- Longitude: -121.831
- Maps: Portland Hikers Maps Google Earth
- Elevation: 2400 feet
Contents |
Hikes starting here
- Ramona Falls Hike (TH | <-- --> | LOG)
- Yocum Ridge Hike (TH | <-- --> | LOG)
- Paradise Park from Ramona Falls Hike (TH | <-- --> | LOG)
Driving Directions
Drive to the community of Zigzag on U.S. 26 which is 18 miles east of Sandy and 10 miles west of Government Camp.
From Zigzag, go north for 4 miles on the Lolo Pass Road (forest service road 18) which is paved one lane each direction. Turn right on Road 1825 labeled "campgrounds and trailheads". This is paved one lane each direction. Stay right on the bridge going over the Sandy River (0.6 mile from Lolo Pass Rd.). There is a gate here that is closed in the winter when there's snow, maybe several months starting in December. The bridge over the Sandy was washed out November 2006 but has finally been fixed (October 2007). This is a temporary fix and they are planning a permanent fix in 2008 (which will probably deny access for a period).
Go past McNeil Campground (1 mile from Lolo Pass Rd.). Stay left past the road to Riley Horse Camp (1.8 miles from Lolo Pass Rd.). The road narrows to one lane with turnouts. Stay left past the road to Lost Creek Campground (2.2 miles from Lolo Pass Rd.). Go 0.3 more miles to the Ramona Falls Trailhead (2.4 miles from Lolo Pass Rd.). This last section is paved with potholes.
The trailhead is a huge gravel parking area. On summer weekends there may be 100 cars parked.
Fees and Regulations
- Northwest Forest Pass required
Other information
There are occasional car break-ins here so don't leave any valuables in view, or better yet, leave them at home.