Umbrella Falls loop in Mt Hood

This hike is actually a little bit more that just the Umbrella Falls in Mt Hood. We'll be doing a loop that connects several trails giving a great perspective of the multiple views from Elk Meadows. We will start from the Meadows Nordic Ski Area on the Elk Meadows trail. Shortly after we'll take the Newton Creek trail and the fun begins as we ascend on the ridge. We will be passing some boulder areas that offer some side trip for wonderful views of the mountain. Once we reach the Timberline trail, we'll turn and continue on it for a while until we reach the Umbrella Falls trail. On the way back, we'll also pass by Sahalie Falls. So if you are getting all this, we'll walk thru dense forests, open areas with great vistas, waterfalls and stream crossings.

This hike is about 10 miles with 1400' of cumulative elevation gain which makes it challenging under our rating system. The hike will take between 5 and 6 hours.

PLEASE NOTE: This hike requires crossing numerous creeks and streams, due to recent showers, I don't know how much water is coming down or if we'll find an uncrossable stream. My first priority will be safety so if we reach such a point, we'll turn back.

What to bring:
- Warm clothes (no cotton)
- Extra socks
- Good hiking shoes or boots
- Gaitors if you have them
- Rain gear
- Hat and gloves
- Food and water
- Gas money for drivers
- Northwest forest pass

Please no dogs

Please indicate in your RSVP if you can drive