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Key Stats for the Mt Lowe Trail - 562

About

This trail is easy and short with excellent views of the Cascade Range from a former lookout site.  It appears as though the Forest Service has officially abandoned this trail which is unfortunate because it has some great views.  This trail is incorporated into the northern part of the Rho Ridge Trail 564 (which has also been abandoned it appears – only the south end of Rho Ridge is still appears on the USFS trail inventory.  There are more scenic attractions south along the ridge for about a half mile before the trail passes largely through timbered areas.
The trail continues north and south for miles in each direction connecting by way of some road walking to the Burnt Granite Trail 595 north and Rho Ridge Trail 564 south.

Directions

Travel Hwy 224 thru Estacada to Ripplebrook. Continue thru Ripplebrook and drive approximately 16.5 miles to Forest Road 4670. Turn right on 4670 and drive approximately 10.6 miles to Forest Road 6310. Turn left on 6310 and drive 0.5 mile to the 6310-220 spur. Turn right on the 220 spur and drive basically to the end of the road. The trail is to the west (left) a short distance from the spur road. It is a bit indistinct, but there is a sign on the trail once you find it.