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Wilson River below Footbridge Trailhead

TRIP 8 Lester Creek Pinnacles

Distance 6.2 miles, Out-and-back Elevation Gain 1350 feet Hiking Time 3 to 4 hours Optional Map Tillamook State Forest (trail not shown) Usually Open Mid-March to November Best Times May and June Trail Use Dogs OK, mountain biking Agency Forest Grove District, Tillamook State Forest Difficulty Difficult

HIGHLIGHTS For most of its 21-mile length, the Wilson River Trail stays close to both State Highway 6 and the river that gave the trail its name. At times, however, private property forces the trail away from the river and onto higher ground. By far the most scenic of these detours is the section that takes you high on the western slopes of Kings Mountain into the drainage of Lester Creek. The views here are tremendous, and since few hikers have discovered this relatively new trail, there is a good chance you will have the scenery all to yourself.

DIRECTIONS Drive west from Portland on State Highway 6 toward Tillamook. Near milepost 22.6, turn right on gravel North Fork Road. Cross a bridge, go 0.3 mile to a junction, and then turn right, following signs to Diamond Mill Off-Highway Vehicle site. After 1.3 miles turn right into the huge parking area for the off-highway vehicle (OHV) site, and park as far from the noisy machines as possible, preferably at the north end of the lot.