Vista Ridge Trail #626

Vista Ridge Trail #626 is a 2.5-mile moderate hike in the Mount Hood Wilderness, part of the Hood River Ranger District of Mt. Hood National Forest in Oregon. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail runs within designated wilderness. The route is an out-and-back that starts at about 5,667 feet and climbs to a high point of 5,672 feet, with a total gain of 2,204 feet over the round trip. The steepest stretch comes at about 2 miles in, where the grade reaches 21%. The trail's low point sits at 4,502 feet. Eden Park lies just 0.3 miles away, and Dollar Lake is 0.7 miles off. For an overnight stay, Tilly Jane Campground is about 3.4 miles away. Climbers can head to the Mt. Hood National Forest climbing area, roughly 4.1 miles from the trail.