Mt. Hood National Forest Horseshoe Ridge Hike Hike 14 Length: 6.4 miles round trip Elevation Change: 2000' gain Season: Late Spring thru late Fall Difficulty:   Challenging Permit:   NW Forest Pass Required Features: This hike can begin in a number of places. For this narrative I begin the hike on Forest Road 382 a couple miles from FR 1825. The trail is a steep climb through mostly dense forest for nearly 3 miles before it reaches Trail #775 on Zig Zag Mountain. This hike reaches the top of Zig Zag Mountain through a large number of switchbacks following Horseshoe Ridge to the top. There are wildflowers in season, but the reward is at the top. Even if you miss the grand display of Beargrass, on a clear day you will be treated to fantastic vistas of Mt Hood, Mt Adams, St Helens, and Jefferson to the south. A Virtual Hike in the Mt Hood National Forest All for the love of hiking!