Hike on Dickey Creek Trail
10/04/13
Photo thanks to Meredith
The ride in to the trailhead was not too difficult a ride
The Group arrives at the trailhead
This is where the hike begins
The first part of the trail was easy
Someone put logs across the trail to make climbing down much easier and safer
The group was happy to be at the bottom of the climb
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But then there was a climb up
We finally got to see Dickey Creek
There were wonderful old growth trees and lots of mushrooms
We found a pleasant spot for lunch
For some reason the hike back always seems shorter and easier
The following are beautiful pictures courtesy of Meredith
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Directions
a) Go toward Mt Hood on 212/224
b) At juction of 224 take 224 toward Estacada
c) Drive up Hwy 224 for 26 miles to the Ripplebrook Ranger Station.
d) Past the ranger station, bare right on FR 46 -- go 3.6 miles
e) Turn right onto FR 63 (also called Collwash Rd.) -- go 3.3. miles
f) After 3.3 mile FR 63 splits - take the left hand road (do not go toward Bagby Hotsprings)
g) After 0.2 miles you come to Little Fan Creek Campground parking lot on left with bathroom.
h) Continue on FR 63 for 2.2 miles to FR 6340 on right (It is marked Dickey Creek Trail)
I) Go 2.8 miles on FR 6340-140 on left
J) It is marked Dickey Creek trail. Follow this FR for 1.5 miles.
K) take fork on right which goes to the trail parking area.
