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Ramona Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 120 ft high | Oregon
7.1 mi loop
1,035 ft
Hard
Ramona Falls Hike at a Glance
The Ramona Falls hike is 7.1 mi loop with 1,035 ft of elevation gain.
| Falls height | About 120 ft |
|---|---|
| Distance | 7.1 mi loop |
| Elevation gain | 1,035 ft |
| Difficulty | Hard |
Your time: about 2 h 55 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 3 h 35 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 1,630 kcal.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 7.1 mi distance and 1,035 ft of gain for this hike are verified (oregonhikers.org), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Ramona Falls
Ramona Falls is a waterfall in Oregon, about 120 feet high, on land managed by Mt. Hood National Forest. Its height is from en.wikipedia.org.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Ramona Falls Trail: 7.1 miles as a loop with about 1,035 feet of elevation gain, from Ramona Falls Trailhead. Distance from oregonhikers.org. By the National Park Service difficulty formula (distance against climb) that puts it at Hard.
Before You Go
- The fee is $5 per vehicle per day from May 1 to October 31. (fs.usda.gov)
- Free, self-issued wilderness permits are required between May 1 and Oct 31 when provided at a portal. (fs.usda.gov)
- There is no footbridge across the Sandy River, so cross carefully or turn around if you don't feel you can safely cross. (fs.usda.gov)
- The road to Ramona Falls Trailhead is rough, and high-clearance vehicles are recommended. (fs.usda.gov)
- The access road is gated further down from December 1st to April 1st. (oregonhikers.org)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Mt. Hood National Forest for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Ramona Falls?
The Ramona Falls Trail to Ramona Falls is 7.1 miles as a loop with about 1,035 feet of elevation gain.
Where does the Ramona Falls hike start?
It starts from Ramona Falls Trailhead.
How tall is Ramona Falls?
Ramona Falls is about 120 feet high.
Is there a fee to hike to Ramona Falls?
The fee is $5 per vehicle per day from May 1 to October 31.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Ramona Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- oregonhikers.org
- Distance
- oregonhikers.org
- Falls height
- en.wikipedia.org
- Falls location
- en.wikipedia.org
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Ramona Falls.