![]() Don’t worry - you’ll get some more meadow views later! If you’re hiking in the late summer / early fall, some of the blooms of leafy aster and goldenrod will start to give way in the shadier sections of trail. Keep an eye out for a sign at a junction at about the half mile mark and keep right to head toward Sahale Falls on the Sahalie Falls Trail #667C (note that the falls is spelled both “Sahale” and “Sahalie.”)įrom here, the trail begins a gradual but noticeable descent as it heads into a more dense stretch of forest. When you’re ready, walk across the wooden footbridge and follow the wide dirt path into the forest. ![]() But remember - you just started! And there’s a lot more beautiful hiking to enjoy! This is really a great way to start off the hike, and there is a nice area just across a footbridge to sit and watch / listen to the falls for as long as you’d like. And in no time (and about 0.2 miles of light hiking), you’ll be right at Umbrella Falls! Look for a partially paved but still rough route that will make a slight descent around a few short switchbacks. The good news is if you were really just looking to get to a waterfall quickly, you’ve chosen the right trail. Look at those late summer wildflowers, though! When I hiked this route, the main lot was closed - but the trail itself starts on the southeastern side of the main lodge parking area and I assume is usually signed with something a bit more permanent than what I saw: Be sure to check their Summer Operations page for more info (or to see when the parking might be more crowded!). In 2020, the resort greatly expanded summer hiking trails and recreational offerings on certain days in the summer months. Although Meadows is primarily known as a ski area, in recent years the resort has expanded its warm season offerings as well. ![]() To hike this trail as described here, park your car just outside the main parking area for the Mount Hood Meadows Ski Resort. For anyone looking to get all their elevation over with at the beginning of the hike, an alternate trailhead is at the lower elevation near the Hood River Meadow (HRM) parking area of the Mount Hood Meadows Ski Resort. Other than a few small sections of trail, the route is fairly moderate and should be approachable for most hikers - though it is important to keep in mind that most of the elevation gain will be done on the way back out. This moderate loop trail on the slopes of Mount Hood visits picturesque Umbrella and Sahale Falls on its meander through ski runs, forest, and alpine meadows with wildflowers in late summer. ![]()
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