US Northwest Day trip exploring trails around the Bonney Meadows Campground

[jcgraves3]

Zigzag Ranger station on Mount Hood Hwy

View Rally Point

 

[Redleg627]

information about the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route can be found here. Washington Backcountry Discovery Route (WABDR) Map & Information

 

[Auggie]

Hello, is this a mainly scenic trip without any rock climbing? I have never been there. I assume it is a dirt road with beautiful views.

 

[Redleg627]

Mostly bumpy dirt roads, with views along the way.

 

[Smileyshaun]

Section 1 is a easy drive and enjoyable, make sure to stop by the ice cave .

 

[Cascadia]

I just completed section 1 a month ago. It is pretty easy. Hopefully it is not as dusty as when I completed it.

 

[KAIONE]

I just completed section 1 a month ago. It is pretty easy. Hopefully it is not as dusty as when I completed it.

It’s been raining on/off for a few days so hopefully not. I’m excited, sounds like a great trip.

 

[jcgraves3]

It’s been raining on/off for a few days so hopefully not. I’m excited, sounds like a great trip.

Hi Kaione,

Walt did some recon on section 1 WABDR trail last weekend and found it was not fun. There was a lot of asphalt and washboard gravel roads. As a result, we changed our plan and will be exploring the trails around the Bonney Meadow campground (near mount Hood). We will be meeting the same day / time but new location at ZigZag Ranger station on Mount Hood Hwy. Hope you are still interested in joining us..

 

[KAIONE]

It’s been raining on/off for a few days so hopefully not. I’m excited, sounds like a great trip.

Hi Kaione,

Walt did some recon on section 1 WABDR trail last weekend and found it was not fun. There was a lot of asphalt and washboard gravel roads. As a result, we changed our plan and will be exploring the trails around the Bonney Meadow campground (near mount Hood). We will be meeting the same day / time but new location at ZigZag Ranger station on Mount Hood Hwy. Hope you are still interested in joining us..

DREAM CRUSHER!!!! Lol. JK. That’s too bad. I’m up for anything really. My 4Runner’s completely stock with only KO2’s, which I’m confident driving 99% of places, but I don’t want to be a hindrance if you guys are trying to get on some difficult trails. I’ll DM you.

 

[jcgraves3]

No hindrance. Your rig is very capable. We are not doing any technical stuff.. just fun stuff.

 

[KAIONE]

Sounds great! See you there. Thanks again!

 

[Smileyshaun]

I’ve done most every road and trail around the Mount Hood Area in Way Subaru Forester , Hardest thing you’ll find around there is probably the section of the Barlow Road coming out of the creek after you cross the bridge other than that everything is pretty much just gravel roads with some bumps and tiny obstacles here and there

 

[KAIONE]

I’ve done most every road and trail around the Mount Hood Area in Way Subaru Forester , Hardest thing you’ll find around there is probably the section of the Barlow Road coming out of the creek after you cross the bridge other than that everything is pretty much just gravel roads with some bumps and tiny obstacles here and there

Awesome! Thank you very much for that info, I’m definitely going!

 

[Smileyshaun]

Awesome! Thank you very much for that info, I’m definitely going!

The road heading to badger lake is rather tight and can require some backing up to a point where two rigs can pass