Creekside riding, a steep climb and groves of big Douglas fir all fit into Clear Creek Trail #487, a fairly primitive, more difficult route suited to mountain bikes. It runs about 2 miles from Clear Creek Campground, off OR 216 by way of Forest Road 2130, to Forest Road 2130-240 by Camas Prairie, where it links with Camas Trail #490A.
From the trailhead just across the Clear Creek bridge, the path heads east along the creek’s south bank over rolling ground for about a mile. It then turns south and climbs a steep half mile out of the creek bottom before leveling off. It also crosses a clearcut. Hurricane Racing and the 44 Trails Association help maintain it.
Trail map & elevation
- Trail class
- Class 2 of 5
- Typical grade
- 12-20%
- Surface
- Native material
- Tread width
- 12-18 inches
- Ranger district
- Barlow
Connects to: Camas Trail #490A, Rim Rock Trail #487A
Line, length and trail class: U.S. Forest Service trail data. Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Difficulty is our estimate for hiking it out and back (once around for a loop), from distance and total climb. Lines can be off by a few hundred feet; carry a real map and check the official page for closures.
Getting there
From Portland, OR
- to the west end of the trail, take US Hwy 26 45 miles east of Sandy to OR Hwy 216.
- Go east 2.1 miles on OR Hwy 216 to Forest Road 2130.
- Turn left (north) and follow paved Forest Road 2130 3 miles to Clear Creek Campground where parking is available.
- The trailhead is directly across the bridge over Clear Creek.
From the Forest Service
Good to know
Trail maintenance is conducted by the 44 Trails Association and Hurricane Racing.
Ranger office
Barlow Ranger District
Address: 780 NE Court St Dufur, OR 97021
Phone: 541-467-5100
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed 12 to 1 for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)
