Oregon · Hiking

West Ridge Trail

West Ridge TrailPhoto: mjfmjfmjf, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
0.6 mi
round trip
673 ft
climb
584 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–Oct
best months

West Ridge Trail is an easy, short out-and-back hike in Mount Talbert Nature Park in Oregon, a regional agency-managed park in Oregon. The trail is about 0.55 miles long, and the total climb from the low point at 401 feet to the high at 584 feet is about 225 feet one way, with the steepest stretch at the beginning, reaching a grade of 18 percent. The trail's compact length makes it a quick stop. Plan about half an hour for the round trip, and the nearby Summit Trail sits just 0.2 miles away, with the Park Loop Trail about 0.4 miles off. For something longer, Mount Scott Trail lies about 1.7 miles away. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Oregon City show highs around 71°F in May and 78°F in September, while July and August average highs near 84°F. Carver Bouldering, a climbing area about 3.6 miles away, and Abernethy Creek, a paddling spot about 7 miles away, are also within easy reach.

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  • Best time to go · Mar–Oct

    Best time to visit West Ridge Trail

    Best months: March–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      48° / 37°

    2. Feb

      52° / 38°

    3. Mar

      58° / 40°

    4. Apr

      64° / 43°

    5. May

      71° / 48°

    6. Jun

      76° / 53°

    7. Jul

      84° / 57°

    8. Aug

      84° / 57°

    9. Sep

      78° / 53°

    10. Oct

      65° / 47°

    11. Nov

      53° / 41°

    12. Dec

      47° / 36°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Oregon City, OR, 5.4 mi away at 167 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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