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Wally’s Tie Trail #755A

A Government Camp connector between Crosstown and Skiway trails, with views of Mt. Hood and Skibowl and a wide clearing for skiing and snowshoeing.

Representative photo, not this exact spot. Photo: Sanmane via Pexels · Pexels License

Starting right in Government Camp, Wally’s Tie Trail #755A puts a forest trail within reach of anyone staying in town. It connects Crosstown Trail #755 with Skiway Trail #755B, so hikers can mix and match routes, and it has good views of Mt. Hood and Skibowl. Its wide clearing also suits skiing and snowshoeing.

One way on is from the Thunderhead Sno-Park on Government Camp Loop Road, where a 0.3-mile walk on Skiway Trail leads to the junction. Another is from the Summit Ski Area lot at the east end of town, with 1.5 miles on Crosstown Trail. Put Wally’s Tie, Skiway and Crosstown together for a short loop.

Trail map & elevation

Length0.3 mi one way
Climb13 ft up, 0 ft down
Elevation3,926 to 3,947 ft
DifficultyEasy
3,9004,0004,1000 mi0.3 mi
Elevation (ft) along the trail
Download GPX Directions to the start
Trail class
Class 3 of 5
Typical grade
5-8%
Surface
Native material
Tread width
18-24 inches
Ranger district
Zigzag

Connects to: Skiway Trail #755B, 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

  1. To reach this trail via the Skiway Trail, from Sandy, OR - take US Hwy 26 28 miles east of Sandy to Government Camp.
  2. Take a left at Government Camp Loop Road and travel 0.3 mile to Thunderhead Sno-park.
  3. You will see the Skiway Trailhead sign on the north side of the road, just east of Thunderhead Lodge.
  4. Please don’t park in the Thunderhead Lodge parking lot.
  5. From the Thunderhead Sno-park, follow the Skiway Trail 0.3 mile to the junction with Wally’s Tie Trail.
  6. To reach this trail via the Crosstown Trail, travel approximately 28 miles east of Sandy on US Hwy 26 to Government Camp.
  7. Pass the first entrance (on left) for the Government Camp Loop Road and travel 1 mile toward the east end of the Government Camp (second flashing light).
  8. Turn left (north), onto Government Camp Loop Road.
  9. Travel 150 feet and turn right (east) into the Summit Ski area parking lot.
  10. The trailhead for the Crosstown Trail #755 is located at the northwest end of the parking lot.
  11. Follow the Crosstown Trail for 1.5 miles to the junction with Wally’s Tie Trail.

From the Forest Service

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)

Details from the official Forest Service page, a public-domain U.S. government source.

Trails nearby

Skiway Trail #755B 1.4 mi round trip 258 ft Easy Crosstown Trail #755 5.4 mi round trip 618 ft Moderate Maggie’s Trail #753 0.8 mi round trip 80 ft Easy Glade Trail #661 5.4 mi round trip 1,920 ft Timberline to Town Trail #756 9.8 mi round trip 1,851 ft Hard Camp Creek Loop Trail #754 2.4 mi round trip 414 ft Easy Lucy’s Trail #752 0.4 mi round trip 21 ft Easy Alpine Trail 4.2 mi round trip 1,424 ft Summit Trail #691 4 mi round trip 430 ft Moderate Enid Lake Trail #692A 0.8 mi round trip 212 ft

Places on this trail

Skiway Sno-Park

Last checked November 4, 2026