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Vista Ridge - Cairn Basin - Eden Park Loop

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Vista Ridge - Cairn Basin - Eden Park Loop - Zigzag Oregon Trail Runs

This challenging loop trail climbs Vista Ridge on the remote northwest side of Mount Hood and then takes you through Wy’East Basin, Cairn Basin, and Eden Park. Way off the beaten track, this adventurous and challenging trail will take you through the spectacular wildflower meadows of Wy’East Basin, Cairn Basin, and Eden Park on the northwest ridge of Mount Hood. As you climb Vista Ridge, you’ll have brief but gorgeous views of Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, Mount Adams, and Mount Rainier. Additional challenges on this trail include two bridgeless crossings over rumbling Ladd Creek. This creek may be too treacherous to cross during high runoff periods.

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Trail Statistics & Information

Activity Type: Trail Running
Nearby City: Zigzag
Length: 8.3 total miles
Elevation Gain: 1,700 feet
Trail Type: Loop
Skill Level: Moderate to difficult
Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours
Season: Mid-July through October
Other Uses: Hikers, dogs permitted
Local Contacts: Mount Hood National Forest
Local Maps: DeLorme: Oregon Atlas & Gazetteer; USGS Mount Hood North; USFS Mount Hood Wilderness
Topo Map: Vista Ridge - Cairn Basin - Eden Park Loop Topographic Map
Guide Book: Trail Running Oregon Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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Weather Conditions

  1. Tonight
    Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Snow level 7000 feet. Pass winds west 5 to 10 mph.

  2. Thursday
    Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning...then a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Snow level 7000 feet rising to 8000 feet in the afternoon. Pass winds west 5 to 10 mph.

  3. Thursday Night
    Partly cloudy. Free air freezing level 9000 feet. Pass winds northwest 10 to 15 mph shifting to the west after midnight.

  4. Friday
    Partly sunny. Warmer. Free air freezing level 10000 feet rising to 11000 feet in the afternoon. Pass winds south 5 to 10 mph shifting to the west 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

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