In the Roaring River Wilderness, Huxley Lake Trail #521 leads down to Huxley Lake, a small, fairly secluded lake with wide views of the surrounding mountains. Start at Lookout Springs, reached on Abbott Road (Forest Road 4610) from Highway 224 across from Promontory Park, and walk Corral Springs Trail #507 south 0.4 mile to the junction.
From there the trail descends southwest, joins an old roadbed, and comes to the lake spur. The lake, 0.1 mile down that spur, is about 2.4 miles from Lookout Springs. The main trail goes on another mile to its lower end at Forest Road 4611, dropping from 3,960 feet to 2,440 feet in all.
Trail map & elevation
- Trail class
- Class 3 of 5
- Typical grade
- 12-20%
- Surface
- Native material
- Tread width
- 18-24 inches
- Ranger district
- Clackamas River
Connects to: Corral Springs Trail #507
More about the Roaring River Wilderness and its trails →
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
- travel east on US Hwy 26 to Sandy.
- Turn right (southwest) on OR Hwy 211 and travel 6.1 miles to OR Hwy 224.
- Turn left (southeast) on OR Hwy 224 and travel 11.8 miles to Abbott Road, Forest Road 4610 across from Promontory Park.
- Turn left and follow Forest Road 4610 for 12.5 miles to Lookout Springs.
- The trailhead is on the west side of the parking area.
- Follow Corral Springs Trail #507 for 0.4 mile to the beginning of this trail.
From the Forest Service
Rules and restrictions
Wilderness restrictions apply in Roaring River Wilderness.
Ranger office
Clackamas River Ranger District
Address: 16400 Champion Way Sandy, OR 97055
Phone: 971-333-4100
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed 12 to 1 for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)
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Corral Springs Trail #507
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2,155 ft
Hard
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Dry Ridge Trail #518
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4,148 ft
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Fanton Trail #505
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1,818 ft
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Old Baldy Trail #502
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4,384 ft
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Clackamas River Trail #715
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Eagle Creek Cutoff Trail #504
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Shining Lake Trail #510
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Plaza Trail #783
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