Cross-country skiers know this one well. Tilly Jane Ski Trail #643 heads downhill and east from Tilly Jane Campground on Mount Hood’s northeast side, finishing at Forest Road 3512 close to Cooper Spur Ski Area.
Almost right away you reach the Tilly Jane Trail #600A junction, and the Tilly Jane Shelter comes a tenth of a mile later. About 1.9 miles beyond the shelter, Polallie Ridge Trail #643A branches off, and the final 0.7 mile runs beside Doe Creek. From Hood River, drive Highway 35 south to the Polallie Trailhead, then take Cooper Spur Road and Cloud Cap Road up to the campground.
Trail map & elevation
- Trail class
- Class 2 of 5
- Typical grade
- 12-20%
- Surface
- Native material
- Tread width
- 18-24 inches
- Ranger district
- Hood River
Connects to: Tilly Jane Trail #600A
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
From Hood River, OR
- travel approximately 22.2 miles south on Oregon Hwy 35 to Polallie Trailhead, approximately 0.3 miles south of milepost 74, and turn right (west) onto Cooper Spur Road.
- Follow Cooper Spur Road 2.4 miles to Cloud Cap Road (Forest Road 3512) and turn left (southeast).
- Follow Cloud Cap Road (Forest Road 3512) approximately 8.7 miles to the trailhead at Tilly Jane Campground.
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