7.9-mile loop 2000 feet elevation gain Open July through October Use: hikers, horses Left: Waldo Mountain Lookout Waldo Mountain’s lookout building, staffed in peak fire season, features a view from Mt. Hood to Diamond Peak, with Waldo Lake a pool of melted silver at your feet. Visit the lookout on a loop hike that returns through Waldo Meadows, hip-deep in wildflowers. A short, optional side trip leads to Upper Salmon Lake and a small waterfall. To find the trailhead, turn north ... Before heading home, however, consider taking an exploratory side trip to the Salmon Lakes. For this detour, .... Other Options For a longer, 8.8-mile loop, descend .... |