S4 - Hike #18 Chehalem Ridge
Chehalem Ridge Nature Park trail map Starting Location: parking area Point of Interest : trails for hiking, biking, horses with views Length of hike: Several trails, we did just over 1 mile Level : Easy/Moderate - dirt/gravel trail, not too steep Bathrooms : Yes, flush toilets Parking : Large paved lot, EV Chargers: Well, maybe? (Here's a picture of a Nissan Leaf, with their charging cord plugged into a nearby electric box) This Nature site seems pretty new, and has lots of amenities, including bathrooms, paved seating areas, covered areas for picnics or gatherings, and information signs. Plenty of parking for large vehicles with bike racks. This site also has the best marked trails I have ever seen. Almost every trail junction is clearly marked with names and arrows. Also, there was a cougar sighting in the area, but over a month ago. We weren't lucky enough to see one. There is a nice view of the valley, but again, the sky was pretty overcast, and visibility was