42.8 hr
Overview
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Trail Stats
153.5 km
2676 m
1836 m
496 m
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Surveyor's Ridge links to a few other nearby trails.
Surveyor's Ridge links to a few other nearby trails.
Mt. Hood in the distance above the Timothy Lake Loop
Mt. Hood in the distance above the Timothy Lake Loop
The new Super Connector trail.
The new Super Connector trail.
The Southshore Trail can offer interesting views near the dam. Photo by Gene Blick.
The Southshore Trail can offer interesting views near the dam. Photo by Gene Blick.
Hoodview Campground lives up to its name along the Southshore Trail. Photo by Gene Blick.
Hoodview Campground lives up to its name along the Southshore Trail. Photo by Gene Blick.
A family of geese and goslings swim along the Southshore Trail near Pine Point Campground. Photo by Gene Blick.
A family of geese and goslings swim along the Southshore Trail near Pine Point Campground. Photo by Gene Blick.
The Cove Day-Use Area, along the Southshore Trail, offers fantastic views of Mt. Hood on a clear day. Photo by John Sparks.
The Cove Day-Use Area, along the Southshore Trail, offers fantastic views of Mt. Hood on a clear day. Photo by John Sparks.
Overlooking the valley...
Overlooking the valley...
The spectacular rock pile halfway along the Gunsight Ridge Trail
The spectacular rock pile halfway along the Gunsight Ridge Trail
Southshore Trail #529 in the Gone Creek Campground.
Southshore Trail #529 in the Gone Creek Campground.
Ridge riding...
Ridge riding...
The trail has several spots to take a break and enjoy great views.
The trail has several spots to take a break and enjoy great views.
A short climb through a clearing on Surveyor's Ridge Trail.
A short climb through a clearing on Surveyor's Ridge Trail.
View of Hood from the amazing rock pile.
View of Hood from the amazing rock pile.
Zig-zaggy finish. Loose!
Zig-zaggy finish. Loose!
Mt. Hood watching us enjoy the trail in this perfect summer weather.
Mt. Hood watching us enjoy the trail in this perfect summer weather.
Really nice trail improvements like this bridge are all around the lake.
Really nice trail improvements like this bridge are all around the lake.
Mt Hood from Surveyors Ridge
Mt Hood from Surveyors Ridge
Crossing the first scree slope: Easier than it looks!
Crossing the first scree slope: Easier than it looks!
Halfway along Gunsight there is an amazing pile of rocks right on the ridge top with an amazing view of Hood.
Halfway along Gunsight there is an amazing pile of rocks right on the ridge top with an amazing view of Hood.
Nice view from the lookout on Surveyor's Ridge Trail.
Nice view from the lookout on Surveyor's Ridge Trail.
Mt. Hood stands prominently in the distance from the Shoreline Trail. Photo by Gene Blick.
Mt. Hood stands prominently in the distance from the Shoreline Trail. Photo by Gene Blick.
The locals enjoy their afternoon near Pine Point Campground and the Southshore Trail. Photo by Gene Blick.
The locals enjoy their afternoon near Pine Point Campground and the Southshore Trail. Photo by Gene Blick.
The view over Gone Creek Campground to Mt. Hood from the Southshore Trail is sure to impress. Photo by Gene Blick.
The view over Gone Creek Campground to Mt. Hood from the Southshore Trail is sure to impress. Photo by Gene Blick.
Flirting with gravity on the edge of Surveyor's Ridge.
Flirting with gravity on the edge of Surveyor's Ridge.
Surveyor's Ridge delivers big on views of Mt. Hood.
Surveyor's Ridge delivers big on views of Mt. Hood.
great views of Mt Hood
great views of Mt Hood
Incredible views of Mt. Hood from Gunsight Ridge.
Incredible views of Mt. Hood from Gunsight Ridge.
A pause along the Surveyors Ridge Trail to soak in the view of Mt. Hood.
A pause along the Surveyors Ridge Trail to soak in the view of Mt. Hood.
Sweet view!
Sweet view!
Best partner you could ask for..
Best partner you could ask for..