Day Hikes in Mt Hood National Forest

After spending a lovely weekend at the Mountain Air Lodge in Brightwood, OR, Brent and I decided to check out some day hikes in Mt Hood National Forest. I love the 1950's googie-style sign and font that advertise the park. It makes me so happy!

***LITTLE ZIGZAG FALLS***

Our first hike was a quick 0.7 mile jaunt out to Little Zigzag Falls. We were accompanied by good friends, Matt & Alea. The hike was very easy, and the falls were little, but very pretty.

Brent in front of Little Zigzag Falls, sporting his Music Saves T-Shirt. He received this shirt from Kevin & Melanie last summer when he played the first ever Ramona Falls show at their Cleavland-based record store's 5-year-anniversary party. I was there, too!

I thought this tree next to the falls had really interesting roots.

River at the top of Little Zigzag Falls

Branches create a canopy at the top of Little Zigzag Falls.



***SALMON RIVER TRAIL***

The Salmon River Trail is a much more challenging 14 mile hike through gorgeous old growth forest. We did not hike the whole thing, but we did venture down to the Salmon River and relaxed on a log.

This hike was like paradise. I can't wait to go back and explore it further!