Saddle Mountain is a pretty stellar spot if you are looking for a beginner/intermediate hike with incredible views close to Portland. The trail is a 5.2 mile round trip trail with an elevation gain of 1600 ft that starts at the Saddle Mountain Trailhead.

You can actually camp right at the trailhead if you want, camp sites cost around $10 per night. The actual trail is not too steep until you begin ascending the actual peak; however, the trail is interrupted by the frequent waterfalls that trickle down the trail quite a ways so be careful when crossing them wet parts.

DIRECTIONS FROM PORTLAND:

• From Portland, take US-26 W to the coast
• After 63 mi, take a sharp right on to Jubilee Rd
• Jubilee Rd turns into Saddle Mt State Park Rd
• Continue on this road for around 7 mi until you reach a dead end parking lot which is the trailhead!