Zigzag Canyon Rim via Pacific Crest Trail
8.6 mi
Distance
4 hrs 23 min
Time
terrain
2,559 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a difficult one way trail in Mount Hood National Forest.
This trail goes by Zigzag Canyon Rim and Paradise Branch Falls.
Sights to See
Rate this Hike
★★★★★
Started at parking lot and came 9.5 miles so we are close to falls, but at great campsite. We were hiking in the clouds for a few hours so we couldn’t see Mt Hood, but absolutely beautiful scenery. The water crossings were easier than many suggest. Yes, you need to be careful at one, but look around and you’ll find a spot. Camp site is stunning. We went to the second one out of the three areas and it is closer to river. I could see in high water times that it could be swampy though. Excellent hike, glad we came!
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Public Tracks
Government Camp Hike
Recorded on Garmin Forerunner 745
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/20468371278