Cool Creek Trailhead is a small roadside start for Cool Creek Trail #794, which climbs Hunchback Mountain inside the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness. The route stays mostly in forest, with occasional gaps in the trees for views of Mt. Hood, especially toward the trail’s southern end. It’s in the Zigzag Ranger District.
To get there, turn off US Highway 26 onto Still Creek Road (Forest Road 2612), 19 miles east of Sandy, and drive 1.9 miles. The trailhead is on the right just after you cross Cool Creek. Parking is on the road shoulder, with room for as many as 10 small vehicles, and there are no restrooms or drinking water.
Getting there
From Portland, OR
- follow US Hwy 26 19 miles east of Sandy and turn right (southeast), on Still Creek Road (Forest Road 2612).
- Follow Forest Road 2612 for 1.9 mile.
- The trailhead is located on the right soon after crossing Cool Creek (.4 mile after the pavement ends).
- Parking is on the road shoulder.
Parking
Parking space for up to 10 small vehicles on Still Creek Road.
From the Forest Service
Good to know
Forest Road 2612/Still Creek Road is seasonally closed to motorized vehicles December 1 to April 1.
All fees
No fee.
Ranger office
Zigzag Ranger District
Address: 70220 E Highway 26 Zigzag, OR 97049
Phone: 503-622-3191
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed 12 to 1 for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)
