44 Trails Conditions 5/20/25

Posted on May 21, 2025 by 44trails

44 Trails Conditions Update

44 Trails riding season is getting rolling . . . Trails above 4500 feet are still blocked by snow.

The following trails are clear and ready to ride:

Surveyors Ridge Trail #688
Super Connector / Hub Loop
North Section Line Trail #451 (still a bit brushy)
8-Mile Trail #496
Knebal Springs Trail #474
Bottle Prairie Trail #455
Lookout Trail #450
Fifteen Mile Trail #456

Need Clearing:

Underhill
Cooks Meadow
Lookout
Boulder
Crane Creek
Hidden Meadows
Forest Creek

Please note that the Dog River Trail is temporarily closed while Hood River County conducts logging in the area.

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Shuttle Fun and Work Day Thanks

Posted on October 29, 2024 by 44trails

We would like to send a shout-out to all of the folks who showed up this weekend for the shuttle day, the trail work and those who donated online. Thank you for your support!

It was a beautiful fall weekend on the 44, cool and mostly dry, which made for great riding and digging. It’s a great reminder that what the mountain looks like from a distance isn’t always indicative of the weather in the 44 zone.

About 40 riders enjoyed shuttle laps from Lookout Mtn (#450) to Eight Mile South (#496), Eight Mile North and Bottle Prairie (#455). Thanks to Fat Tire Farm and Oregon Territory Outfitters for the shuttles and to Loam Coffee and TrailBuilder Magazine for the hot coffee and reading material between laps.

On Sun, we were able to rough in about a half-mile extension to Hidden Meadows South (#472). The extension is in preparation for work we are planning next year to improve the connection between Crane Creek and Hidden Meadows.

Stay tuned here or our Instagram feed for more information and opportunities to help improve the trails in the Mt Hood National Forest.

Finally, our dedicated supporters deserve a big thanks for another great season of support, too! Please support the local businesses who support your local trails!

Mt. Hood National Forest

Fat Tire Farm – Hood River and Portland

New York City Subs – Hood River

Sixth Street Bistro – Hood River

WyEast Wonder Trail Running Race September 7, 2024

Posted on August 21, 2024 by 44trails

Wy’East Wonder Trail Running Race
September 7, 2024

Heads up! The WyEast Wonder Trail Running Event takes place on September 7.

It uses the following trails in the 44 system:
Surveyors Ridge, Super Connector, Knebel Springs, Bottle Prairie, 8-Mile, Gunsight Ridge, Bennett Pass Road, and Oak Ridge

Please watch out for runners. They will be watching out for you, too.

And please do not move or disturb the orange course markings, as this could endanger racers. The markings will be removed immediately following the race.

All trails are open to other designated users during the event.

Course maps are on the race website: 50mile course and 50km course.