Place

Surveyor’s Ridge North Trailhead

Surveyor’s Ridge North Trailhead near Hood River is the northern access point for Surveyor’s Ridge Trail #688, used by mountain bikers and hikers.

Representative photo, not this exact spot. Photo: Liz Lauren via Pexels · Pexels License

Mountain bikers and hikers both favor Surveyor’s Ridge Trail #688, and Surveyor’s Ridge North Trailhead is its northern access in the Hood River Ranger District. Because the trail draws different kinds of users, stay alert and share the way courteously.

From Hood River, head south on OR Hwy 35, then left onto Smullin Drive. Turn left again 0.3 mile later and climb about 1 mile to the trailhead, which comes before the junction with Forest Road 17. The gravel lot holds 8 vehicles and has one picnic table. There is no restroom or drinking water.

Getting there

From Hood River, OR

  1. Travel south on OR Hwy 35 and turn left onto Smullin Drive.
  2. After 0.3 mile turn left and follow road uphill about 1 mile to trailhead.
  3. Trailhead is before junction with Forest Road 17.

Parking

Gravel parking lot with room for 8 vehicles.

From the Forest Service

Good to know

Different user types frequently use this trail - please practice safety & trail etiquette.

Ranger office

Hood River Ranger District
Address: 6780 Highway 35 Parkdale, OR 97041
Phone: 541-352-6002
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed 12 to 1 for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)

Details from the official Forest Service page, a public-domain U.S. government source.

Last checked November 4, 2026