#9 - Larch Mountain Crater Loop
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic AreaLength: 6.2 mi • Est. 2 h 30 m
Please note that the road leading to this trailhead closes annually during winter. See these websites for up to date road closure information:
https://multco.us/roads/larch-mountain-road
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/crgnsa/recarea/?recid=29942
This peak with its rocky summit spire will provide you great views of Portland, Mt. Hood and the Columbia Gorge
This loop hike will start off at the top of Larch Mountain at Sherrard Point just over 4,000 feet with fantastic views of 4 major Cascade Volcanoes! Sherrard Point is an easy walk from the parking lot at the top of Larch Mountain Road. This road is not open in the winter so plan accordingly.
From here you will then take a loop hike around the crater of Larch Mountain down to Multnomah Creek and up to its headwaters which ultimately feed the famous Multnomah Falls in the Columbia Gorge. Then you will traverse across the bottom of the crater to the Oneonta Trail which will bring you back to the parking lot.
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