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At 1.7 miles is a junction with a spur trail to the paralleling ATV trail. You go straight and then climb rather steeply over a small ridge, before dropping to a junction and horse-hitching area. Turn right on the hiker-only University Falls Trail, and go 130 yards to the base of this lovely fall, which cascades over a rocky terrace. On a hot summer day the spray at the base of this falls provides a cool retreat and a great place for lunch.

It is possible to make an 8-mile loop out of this hike by turning left (uphill) at the University Falls junction and following the Wilson River Wagon Trail and Nels Rogers Trail back to Rogers Pass. This is not recommended, however, because of countless confusing ATV trail junctions and the abundant noise from all the machines. Returning the way you came is much more pleasant.

University Falls

TRIP 14 Storey Burn Loop

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Distance 8.1 miles, Loop Elevation Gain 1500 feet Hiking Time 4 hours Optional Map Tillamook State Forest Usually Open March to December Best Times May and June Trail Use Dogs OK, mountain biking Agency Forest Grove District, Tillamook State Forest Difficulty Difficult Note Good in cloudy weather

HIGHLIGHTS This accessible hike is a welcome addition to the rapidly developing system of hiking and biking trails in Tillamook State Forest. Although less attractive than the route along Gales Creek (ssss1), which starts from the same trailhead, this circuit gives you a better workout and views from the wooded ridges north of Rogers Pass.