Douglas Trailhead sits on Wildcat Mountain in the Zigzag Ranger District and starts Douglas Trail #781. Head west on it to reach Eagle Creek, or go east, toward McIntyre Ridge Trail #782 and Wildcat Mountain Trail #781F. Views over the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness show up near the trailhead and again at the old Wildcat Mountain lookout.
Fewer people hike here than on many trails, so solitude is easier to come by. The drive starts on US Highway 26 just east of Sandy and follows a chain of local roads, ending on SE Harvey Road at the parking area. From the lot, the trail heads downhill. Bring water, as none is available.
Getting there
From Portland, OR
- Follow US Hwy 26 for 2.7 miles east of Sandy and take a slight right at SE Firwood Road.
- After 0.8 miles, take the third right to say on SE Firwood Road.
- Travel another 2.6 miles on SE Firwood and turn right at SE Wildcat Mountain Drive.
- Travel 1.2 miles on SE Wildcat Mountain Drive and turn left at SE Howlett Road.
- Travel 0.2 miles on SE Howlett Road and continue onto SE Eagle Fern Road.
- Travel 2.8 miles on SE Eagle Fern Road and continue onto SE George Road.
- Travel 2.6 miles on SE George Road and turn left to stay on SE George Road Road.
- Travel 3.4 miles and turn right at SE Harvey Road.
- Travel 1.8 miles on SE Harvey Road to the parking area where the trail begins.
- The trail heads downhill from here.
From the Forest Service
Rules and restrictions
Wilderness regulations apply in Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness.
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)
