Sugarloaf Ridge State Park - Godspeed Trail

Summary: This is a beautiful hike to do in the Spring due to the wildflowers in bloom, and the amazing views. The elevation gain is moderate, but challenging. There are lots of nice people on this trail. You may see Turkeys. You will see lizards, ravens, and turkey vultures.

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What a great day in Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. You can do this hike without paying the day use fee. The parking is on the left side of the road before you enter the paid use area.

Be sure to take water with you. The hike crosses streams that were flowing in late March 2009, but they may be dry by Summer. We will have to go back in Summer and start it early in the day, or late in the afternoon. It was hot on a nice Spring day, so it will bake in Summer. We heard turkey's calling, but didn't see them this time. Last time we did this hike we say their footprints in the mud. They are distinctive three toed prints, and surprisingly large. Kevin spotted a tiny little ringneck snake on the trail, and we saw many varieties of lizard. The wildflowers were in bloom, and they were very nice. You have to see them in the Spring!

Also, don't miss Gunsight Rock, where the real views are. Mount Hood doesn't have big views, but it is not far from the junction where you can turn off to see Gunsight Rock.