Boulder Ridge Trail #783A climbs from the BLM’s Wildwood Recreation Site, off US Highway 26 about 15 miles east of Sandy, into the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness on its west side. It’s a steady workout, with 2,600 feet of gain in 3.7 miles on a forested, north-facing slope, ending at Plaza Trail #783 on the ridge top.
Once you’re up on the ridge, you can look out over the Salmon River Valley and toward Mt. Hood. To find the start, take the Wetlands Boardwalk Trail from its shared trailhead across the Salmon River, and pick up Boulder Ridge Trail half a mile in. Wildwood’s shorter interpretive trails suit anyone in your group not up for the climb.
Things to do
- Outdoor Science and Learning
- Interpretive sites
Getting there
From Portland, OR
- follow US Hwy 26 15.2 miles east of Sandy and turn right (south) at Wildwood Mainline Road.
- Follow Wildwood Mainline Road to the BLM’s Wildwood Recreation Site and follow the signs 0.8 miles to the Wetlands Boardwalk Trail.
- The trailhead is shared with Cascade Streamwatch Trail and Wetlands Boardwalk Trail.
- Take the Wetland Boardwalk Trail, cross the Salmon River and Boulder Ridge Trail starts ½ mile from the trailhead.
From the Forest Service
Rules and restrictions
Wilderness restrictions apply in Salmon Huckleberry Wilderness.
All fees
Bureau of Land Management $5 daily fee or interagency pass required at Wildwood Recreation area.