Tygh Creek Trail #460(edit)

Overview

This is a moderate trail along Tygh Creek in the Badger Creek Wilderness section of the Mt Hood National Forest. This east-cascades area is typically drier, sunnier, and warmer than most of the Mt Hood forest. Early summer flowers and fall colors are a big draw as well as open terrain with stunning views.

The hike begins in a lush, big-leaf maple forest that closely follows the north side of Tygh Creek for 0.4 miles. Pulling away from the creek, the ascent steepens, climbing 1200' in 1 mile amongst white oak trees. The route flattens by a meadow near the junction with the Jordan Butte trail. Look south for a view of Mt Jefferson and check out the interesting rock formations. The trail continues a gradual ascent to the Tygh Creek Cut-off Trail 460A and then steepens until its end at the Sunset Spring TH.
Return along the same route, continue to Flag Point or loop back along the Little Badger/School Canyon Trails.

Getting Started

The Tygh Creek Trailhead is a wide spot along Ball Point RD / NF-27 just north of the crossing of Tygh Creek. The trailhead is approximately 11 miles WNW of Tygh Valley. There are no facilities. The trailhead is signed.

Taking Children

Past the first 0.4 miles the ascent is too steep for young children.