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Tumala (Squaw) Mountain is a short, remote climb to one of the best views in Mt. Hood National Forest. Distance: 3.6 miles roundtrip. Elevation gain: 1157'Two hour drive from Portland keeps most day hikers away. Summer wildflower displays rival any in the Mt. Hood Nat'l Forest. Summit would make an unbelievable campsite. Site of a former fire lookout.
On a clear day, this short, secluded hike offers breath-taking views of Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Rainier, Mt. Adams, Mt. Hood, and Mt. Jefferson, as well as of downtown Portland, Coast Range, and the Roaring River Wilderness.
Begin the hike from the Twin Springs Trailhead and immediately take your first left at the T. Follow the trail up and over a hill before crossing two saddles, one of which affords views of the Squaw Lakes in the valley below. Once you've reached the second saddle, a moderate climb of around 1,000 feet lies ahead. Around a mile in, the trail switchbacks four times uphill before meeting the Old Baldy Trail. Stay to the left and continue climbing. Just shy of the summit, the trail reaches an old service road that accessed the old fire lookout, which once stood atop the summit.
Take time to explore and relax before returning the way you came!
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