Dry Fir/Veda Lake Trailhead is a no-frills starting point in the Zigzag Ranger District for Veda Lake Trail #673 and Dry Fir Trail #674A. Neither trail sees much traffic, and both reward hikers with good views from their high points.
To reach the trailhead at the northern end, drive 29.5 miles east of Sandy on US 26, turn south through Still Creek Campground on Forest Road 2650, then go right on E Chimney Rock Road to a four-way junction and right again onto Sherar Burn Road (Forest Road 2613). Parking is 3.6 miles along on the south side. The trails’ southern end is at the end of Trillium Lake Road (Forest Road 2656-903), off the Trillium Lake exit.
Getting there
- To reach the northern end from Portland, follow US Hwy 26 for 29.5 miles east of Sandy.
- Turn right (south) on Still Creek Campground Road (Forest Road 2650).
- Drive through the campground for 1.1 mile.
- Turn right at E Chimney Rock Road and continue 0.5 mile to a four way junction.
- Continue (right turn ) onto Sherar Burn Road (Forest Road 2613) and travel 3.6 miles to the parking lot on the leftt (south) side of the road.
- The trailhead is located on the south side of the road.
- To reach the southern end from Portland, follow US Hwy 26 for 30.7 miles to Forest Road 2656 (Trillium Lake exit).
- Turn right and travel 1.8 miles.
- Turn left at Trillium Lake Road (NOT 2656 Loop, go further) and travel 1.1 miles.
- Take right fork to stay on Trillium Lake Road (Forest Road 2656-903) and travel 2.1 to the end of the road and the parking area (also the south trailhead for #673 Veda Lake).
From the Forest Service
All fees
No fee.