Sometimes it is nice to be out in nature, away from all the stresses of everyday life. If you are looking for a little time in nature where you won’t run into a crowd, you have to get out of the city. There is no better place to head than the great Mt. Hood looming in the skyline. This hike up the mountain will have you in an isolated paradise in no time.
Sam Beebe / Flickr Clocking in at just over 6 miles, the Cooper Spur Trail is about as isolated as it gets.
Melissa Delzio / Flickr Beginning at the Cloud Cap Trailhead, the trail quickly leads you through many amazing viewpoints.
Joe Parks / Flickr You meet up with the Timberline Trail and travel through an old growth hemlock forest. A portion of the original trail is washed out, but there is a detour in place to keep you on track.
Melissa Delzio / Flickr The expansive views are impressive from every angle as you climb. This hike, called the Cooper Spur Hike, takes you to the highest point reachable by trail on the mountain.
Melissa Delzio / Flickr The trail will meet up with the Tilly Jane Trail after several switchbacks up the mountain.
Joe Parks / Flickr Occasional signage as you walk will help keep you headed in the right direction.
Joe Parks / Flickr As you near the crest, you will enjoy some incredible views of the summit.
Joe Parks / Flickr Many switchbacks later and you are almost there to complete isolation on our neighboring mountain.
Leaf Peterson / Flickr At the end of the trail, you will be rewarded with a view of the Eliot and Newton Clark Glaciers, as well as Mt Ranier and Mt. Jefferson in the distance.
Bret Vogel / Flickr While you will have to work for this isolation, it is well worth the climb. To see the area so pristine and untouched is a treat that will be remembered forever.
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Sam Beebe / Flickr
Clocking in at just over 6 miles, the Cooper Spur Trail is about as isolated as it gets.
Melissa Delzio / Flickr
Beginning at the Cloud Cap Trailhead, the trail quickly leads you through many amazing viewpoints.
Joe Parks / Flickr
You meet up with the Timberline Trail and travel through an old growth hemlock forest. A portion of the original trail is washed out, but there is a detour in place to keep you on track.
The expansive views are impressive from every angle as you climb. This hike, called the Cooper Spur Hike, takes you to the highest point reachable by trail on the mountain.
The trail will meet up with the Tilly Jane Trail after several switchbacks up the mountain.
Occasional signage as you walk will help keep you headed in the right direction.
As you near the crest, you will enjoy some incredible views of the summit.
Many switchbacks later and you are almost there to complete isolation on our neighboring mountain.
Leaf Peterson / Flickr
At the end of the trail, you will be rewarded with a view of the Eliot and Newton Clark Glaciers, as well as Mt Ranier and Mt. Jefferson in the distance.
Bret Vogel / Flickr
While you will have to work for this isolation, it is well worth the climb. To see the area so pristine and untouched is a treat that will be remembered forever.
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