Dry Fir Trail #674A is a quiet forest route between two backroad trailheads south of US 26. The north end is on Sherar Burn Road (Forest Road 2613), beyond Still Creek Campground. The south end is at the end of Forest Road 2656-903 off Trillium Lake Road, shared with Veda Lake Trail #673.
Starting from the north, the trail heads down the ridge through the trees. Early on it crosses an old clearcut that looks out over the Cascade Range, then drops back into forest on a moderate grade with plenty of switchbacks. A couple of small creeks break up the descent, which finishes in a logged area at the south end.
Trail map & elevation
- Trail class
- Class 3 of 5
- Typical grade
- 12-20%
- Surface
- Native material
- Tread width
- 18-24 inches
- Ranger district
- Zigzag
Connects to: Veda Lake Trail #673
Line, length and trail class: U.S. Forest Service trail data. Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Difficulty is our estimate for hiking it out and back (once around for a loop), from distance and total climb. Lines can be off by a few hundred feet; carry a real map and check the official page for closures.
Getting there
- To reach the northern end from Portland, OR - follow US Hwy 26 for 29.5 miles east of Sandy.
- Turn right (south) on Still Creek Campground Road (Forest Road 2650).
- Drive through the campground for 1.1 mile.
- Turn right at E Chimney Rock Road and continue 0.5 mile to a four way junction.
- Continue onto Sherar Burn Road (Forest Road 2613) and travel 3.6 miles to the parking lot on the right (north) side of the road.
- The trailhead is located on the north side of the road.
- To reach the southern end from Portland, OR - follow US Hwy 26 for 30.7 miles to Forest Road 2656.
- Turn right at Forest Road 2656 and travel 1.8 miles.
- Turn left at Trillium Lake Road (Forest Road 2656) and travel 1.1 miles.
- Take right fork to stay on Trillium Lake Road (Forest Road 2656-903) and travel 2.1 to the end of the road and the parking area (also the south trailhead for #673 Veda Lake).
From the Forest Service
Ranger office
Clackamas River Ranger District
Address: 16400 Champion Way Sandy, OR 97055
Phone: 971-333-4100
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed 12 to 1 for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)
