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The view from the summit is expansive, including the rugged outcroppings on Sawtooth Ridge and Mutt Peak to the west and northwest, the roadless canyon of Little South Fork Kilchis River to the north, and countless other ridges summits and canyons that are unfamiliar to most Oregon hikers. Bring a Tillamook State Forest map to help identify the convoluted assortment of jagged peaks and ridges.

Dedicated scramblers can continue northwest from Cedar Butte, traveling cross-country along a mostly open but very rugged ridge past a string of high viewpoints and rock gardens. Solitude is virtually guaranteed. After about 2 miles you reach a deep little pass beyond which reasonable travel becomes impossible.

TRIP 7 Wilson Falls

Distance 2.9 miles, Out-and-back Elevation Gain 350 feet Hiking Time 1½ hours Optional Map Tillamook State Forest Usually Open All year Best Time Mid-April to early June Trail Use Good for kids, dogs OK, mountain biking Agency Forest Grove District, Tillamook State Forest Difficulty Moderate Note Good in cloudy weather

HIGHLIGHTS This relatively short outing makes either a great leg-stretcher while traveling to the coast or a worthwhile destination in its own right. The tranquil forest setting and beautiful Wilson Falls are both top-notch, and if they aren’t enough to justify the drive, several other nearby attractions are of both scenic and historical interest.