SQUAW MT TRAIL aka TUMALA MT: Eagle Creek Wilderness

Portland Hikers Field Guide link:

http://www.portlandhikersfieldguide.org/wiki/Squaw_Mountain_Hike

So we had to try this one twice before we could get to the summit, because we ran into surprisingly deep snow both times, but we were able to get the top with a little effort and wayfinding the second time.  Take note that the trailhead directions on the above link are not the way we went.  Follow OR-224 just past Estacada, take a left on Surface Rd, then a right on Tumala Mtn Rd, then go approx. 14.4 miles to the trailhead. We opted for the Fulton trailhead, as the more common Old Baldy trailhead was snowed in. They both get you where you need to go. The hike is a quick 4.4 out and back with a fantastic panoramic view of Mt. Hood, Mt. Jefferson, and the Squaw Lakes basin. There is even the remains of an old fire lookout.

Old Baldy Trail and Twin Springs Junction

Snow line.

Family photo on our second attempt, a few weeks later, late May.

Still hit snow, Tim made it to the top to the "ruins" of an old fire cabin. The pups and I stayed down about 1/10 of a mile from the top, the snow mounds were just a little much for our lady feet.

Nice view of Hood/Jefferson at the top of Squaw Mt.

This is a great trail for a "deep woodsy" feel, relatively close to Portland.