Glade Trail #661 climbs steeply between Crosstown Trail #755 and historic Timberline Lodge. When snow covers it, lots of skiers use it to run downhill from Timberline to Government Camp, which is why it is a poor fit for cross-country skiers and snowshoers. In late summer, hikers find huckleberries in abundance.
To start at the top, drive 29.2 miles east of Sandy on US 26 and turn left on Timberline Road. After 5.3 miles, park in the main lot at Timberline Lodge and walk up toward the lodge entrance. The lower end of the trail joins Crosstown Trail #755.
Trail map & elevation
- Trail class
- Class 3 of 5
- Typical grade
- 12-20%
- Surface
- Snow
- Tread width
- <12 inches
- Ranger district
- Zigzag
Connects to: Timberline to Town Trail #756, Mountaineer Trail #798, Alpine Trail, Crosstown Trail #755
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 Sandy, OR
- Travel east of Sandy on US Hwy 26 29.2 miles to Timberline Road.
- Turn left on Timberline Road and travel 5.3 miles to the Timberline Lodge.
- Park in the main parking lot and walk up to the entrance of the historic Timberline Lodge.
From the Forest Service
Passes and permits
Oregon Sno-Park permit is required at Timberline Lodge from November 1 through April 30. Permits are sold online and by local vendors.
Recreation passes are not required to use Timberline Lodge parking lot in the summer; it's free to park. (Sno-park permits are required in the winter.)
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)
Trails nearby
Timberline to Town Trail #756
9.8 mi round trip
1,851 ft
Hard
Mountaineer Trail #798
2.6 mi loop
1,104 ft
Moderate
Alpine Trail
4.2 mi round trip
1,424 ft
Crosstown Trail #755
5.4 mi round trip
618 ft
Moderate
Skiway Trail #755B
1.4 mi round trip
258 ft
Easy
Camp Creek Loop Trail #754
2.4 mi round trip
414 ft
Easy
Pacific Crest Trail (Zigzag RD)
85.4 mi round trip
16,324 ft
Very hard
Timberline Trail #600
39.2 mi loop
11,267 ft
Very hard
Wally’s Tie Trail #755A
0.6 mi round trip
13 ft
Easy
Maggie’s Trail #753
0.8 mi round trip
80 ft
Easy
Paradise Park Loop Trail #757
4.8 mi round trip
1,195 ft
Hard
Hemlock Trail #691A
1.4 mi round trip
170 ft
