Roaring River Wilderness
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Shining Lake below Indian Ridge
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Introduction The United States Congress designated the Roaring River Wilderness in 2009 and it now has a total of 36,550 acres. All of the wilderness is in Oregon and is managed by the Forest Service. Description The largest block of new wilderness designated in 2009 in Oregon is in the Roaring River Valley, a tributary of the Clackamas River. The wilderness area is named after the Roaring River that flows through the area and is a tributary of the Clackamas River. Salmon and steelhead spawn in the Roaring River and the area is thick with bears, cougars, mule deer, elk, spotted owls and pileated woodpeckers. Lupine or Indian paintbrush are common wildflowers in summer. Lakes in the area include the Rock Lakes and Serene Lake, while Cache Meadow is one of the many alpine meadows. The wilderness has five trails -- Shining Lake, Shellrock Lake, Serene Lake, Grouse Point and Dry Ridge. Prior to designation these trails were open to use by mountain bikes. Permits Remember, Wilderness Permits are required when you enter any wilderness area in the Mt. Hood National Forest. Click Here for more information. (Courtesy of the USFS) |