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Summary: This hike will take you through old growth forests, clearings with huckleberries bushes, groves of blue spruce, and into the near timberline zone of sparse vegetation. The scenery is average for the Mt. Hood area. Until about 4 miles into the hike. That's when you crest the ridge where the Burnt Lake Trail meets the Zigzag Mt. Trail. And that is where you get your first view of Mt. Hood. And 700 feet below is Burnt Lake. At this point the trail turns to the left and climbs the last 200 feet to the site where the Zigzag East Lookout used to be. Once on the summit you can see several of the Cascade peaks. It's a great place for a lunch break. For the return trip continue to the west, following the trail down the ridge to the intersection with Cast Creek Trail. Turn to the south and follow the Zigzag Mt. Trail until it reconnects with the Burnt Lake Trail. From there it's an easy stroll back to the trailhead. Trailhead: Travel on Highway 26 about 1.5 miles East of Rhododendron. Turn North onto '27 Road'. Go 5.2 miles until the road deadends at the trailhead. A NW Forest Pass is required to park at the trailhead. They are $30/year or $5/day. (Lat:45.32491 Lon:-121.85711) Trail Guides for Zigzag East Lookout Loop: Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Horses, Ranger Contact: Mt. Hood Nat'l. Forest; Zigzag Ranger District; Phone: (503) 622-3191 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Rick Jacobson, who has posted 1 other hike on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Michele P on 8/12/2007 Excellent views. We got lucky and had a clear day where all 5 major mountains were visible. We took a Nissan Altima about 3.5 miles into Road 27 and then hiked the last 1.5 miles (from falls) to the trailhead because that stretch of the road is the most questionable--though we saw other cars that made it. Just go slow.
Reviewed by THY on 8/8/2007 Difficult 4.5 miles of forestry road driving to get to trail head: boulders, potholes, deep puddles. I did it in a Honda Civic hybrid without incident, but it took a while cuz I had to go slow. Next time I'd take something with a little more clearance...
Reviewed by JLT on 10/14/2006 Nice hike even in the chilly winds of October. Unfortunately, it was too cloudy/foggy to see the clasic views of Mt. Hood. I'll just have to come back on a sunny day. 
Reviewed by Will Taylor on 3/26/2006 One of my favorites. Be sure to add on the short (.6 mile) detour to Cast Lake. A lot of variety of habitat on this hike, great diversity of flora.
Reviewed by PK on 10/31/2005 Nice hike, but watch the descent. You must make sure to vier off the Zigzag Mt. Trail and onto the Devil's Tie Trail in order to reconnect with the Burnt Lake Trail. Otherwise, you will have to stay high on the ridge (while getting some great Hood views) until you hit West Zigzag Mt. Trail and backtrack to the trail head. A nice addition to the loop. An extra hour or so total. Enjoy.
Reviewed by Trail Rat on 5/11/2004 Make absolutly sure you do not leave any valuables in your vehicle. Better to car pool with others if you can. Also know how to fix a flat tire( most of you do not nowadays), and check your spare tire for air (most are flat!) I've had to help 3 cars so far in as may summers with flat changing. There are TICKS up there, take precautions for you AND your Dog. Enjoy the view, and oh Yes, don't drick the surface water, filter or chemically treat the water, or boil. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Oregon Hiking, Oregon Trails, Oregon Hikes, Clackamas County Hiking, Clackamas County Trails, Clackamas County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||