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    Pioneer Bridle Trail

    • Length:
      8 miles
    • Difficulty:
      Challenging
    Get directions to the start of this trail via Google Maps

    Trailhead Elevation: 1745 ft

    • Region:
      Mt. Hood / The Gorge
    • Nearby Cities:
      Rhododendron, Government Camp, Welches, Zig Zag

    The eight-mile, intermediate-level Pioneer Bridle Trail parallels Highway 26 and connects Rhododendron with Government Camp. The single-track twists through dense forests and includes some technical rocky sections. Riders can continue riding to climb to Timberline Lodge via the Enid Lake, Cross Town and Glade Trails.

    Trailhead: Follow Highway 26 east through the city of Sandy toward Mt. Hood. Pass through Welches, Zigzag and Rhododendron to the Tollgate Campground (about 1⁄2 mile east of Rhododendron) on the south side of Highway 26.

    Seasons: Spring – Fall (snow-dependent)

    Note: Be careful crossing Highway 26 approximately 4.6 miles from the start point. To create a 22-mile loop ride, return to the beginning via Still Creek Road (Forest Road 2612), located just south of the Still Creek Campground.

    Download a PDF version of the route map.

    • Submitted By:
      Clackamas County Tourism
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