Alder Flat Trailhead is the jumping-off point for Alder Flat Trail #574 in the Clackamas River Ranger District. It sits at about 1,300 feet, and stream fishing is among the things to do here. You’ll find it about 25 miles east of Estacada on Highway 224, on the left side shortly before the Ripplebrook Store.
The lot holds four or five vehicles, with only a little overflow room. There’s no restroom and no drinking water. Fire has burned through parts of this area, so stay alert to fire-weakened trees, slope erosion, mudslides, flash floods and stretches of trail that might be gone.
Things to do
- Fishing
Getting there
From Estacada
- Travel east on Hwy 224 ~25 miles- trailhead is on the left, shortly before Ripplebrook Store.
Parking
Parking area has space for 4-5 vehicles
From the Forest Service
Rules and restrictions
See Oregon fishing regulations for specific regulations about fishing in the Clackamas River.
All fees
No fees are required for this site
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)
