Gunsight/Gumjuwac

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Edited by Kay, 6/17/2008 Type: Loop
Length: 16.2 miles
Time: 3 to 4 hours
Aerobic: Strenuous
Technical: Advanced
Season: Mid summer through fall
Land Status: MHNF/Barlow Ranger District

Trailhead: From Hood River, head south on hwy. 35 for approximately 27 miles. Park on the wide shoulder where Hwy. 35 crosses the East Fork of Hood River. (30 minutes)

Highlights: Great views of Mount Hood as well as the surrounding valleys. Technical singletrack and lots of wildflowers in July. Note: Use caution when descending the Gumjuwac Trail #480 as it is steep and heavily traveled by other users.

Gunsight is located high on a ridge on the east side of the Hood river. The prefered route is to ride the highway for 1 1/4 mile, then ascend Pocket Creek to make the loop complete with Gunsight and Gumjuwac.

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