Directions to Newton Creek Traihead
-- same trail to Elk Meadows and Umbrella Falls ---
1) Take Hwy 26 toward Government Camp
2) Continue on Hwy 26 for 2 miles past Goernment Camp and then take Hwy 35 toward Hood Riuver
3) Drive 7.5 miles on Hwy 35 (passing by Mt Hood Meadows ski area)
4) Turn left at the sign for Elk Meadows
5) After 0.4 miles arrive at Elk Meadows trailhead.
-- Trail 645 goes to Newton Creek and Elk Meadows ----
-- For Umbrella Falls -- take Trail 645 for about one half mile -- to a turn off to Umbrella Falls trai 667 ---
-- On Trail 645 you will first cross Clark Creek on a bridge and then after about a mile arrive a Newton Creek ===
-- If you cross Newton Creek you will get to Elk Meadow --
--- Alternatively you can turn left at Newton Creek and go up along the creek ---