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About this event
Two great forces shaped Oxbow: the Sandy River and Mount Hood. More than 200 years ago, eruptions on Mount Hood sent lahars-massive flows of melted snow, sand and gravel-into the valleys below, burying the forest beneath 40 to 50 feet of sand. Hard bedrock causes the Sandy River to flow in a U-shaped bend here, similar to the oxbow shape of collars used on oxen. Oxbow's human history dates back to the Indigenous people who have lived, fished, and gathered here since time immemorial. The park operates on land that is ceded from several groups of Indigenous peoples.
To sign up for this hike, please contact Sandra (text preferred) by noon the day before (7/22). We will find somewhere suitable on the trail to stop for a lunch break, so bring a snack or lunch.
There is a parking fee of $5.00 per car here. You can get a parking pass at the entrance from the parking pass machine or at the visitor's center just inside the park.
Difficulty: Easy
Pace: Moderate
Hiking Distance: 4 miles RT. + or -
Elevation Gain: 633 feet.
Driving Distance: Apprx. 126 miles RT.
Registration Info
Registration is not available online - contact the event coordinator
The trip leader is the event coordinator. The Trip Leader has the final say over who may participate in the event.
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