Tumala Mountain via Fanton Trail #505(edit)

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DIFFICULT

#162 hike out of 557 in Mount Hood National Forest |

DIFFICULT

10.1 mi

Distance

5 hrs 31 min

Time

1,535 ft

Elev Gain

Overview

The highlight of this out-and-back hike is the peak of Tumala Mountain in Mount Hood National Forest with the remains of a fire lookout (formerly named Squaw Mtn Lookout). Plan your hike on a clear day for the views. Early summer brings blooming rhododendrons and in fall interesting mushrooms.
Most of the hike traverses through a dark and dense forest paralleling FR-4614. The trail ends at the junction with the Old Baldy Trail #502. To reach the peak, head SE for 1/2 mile to the Tumala Mountain Summit Trail.

Getting Started

Park at the pullout on the east side of Mt Hood FR-4613. Walk south of the pullout to the signed trail. There are no facilities at the trailhead.
Forest Service directions

Taking Children

This trail is acceptable for teenagers, but long for smaller children.

Rate this Hike

★★★★★

Sugar Pine 2 weeks, 5 days ago

Unfortunately, just not a very interesting hike. The lookout is interesting but can be reached via a closer TH. We encountered a sketchy person talking/yelling at himself near the trailhead upon our return. He slunk away when he saw us. No idea how he got there, no car. Often target shooting sounds nearby.

★ ★ ★