6.0 hr
Overview
At first glance, the Fanton Trail does not seem an appealing prospect, rising, as it does, along a forested ridgecrest parallel to a paved forest road and crossing several logging spurs. However, the trail actually keeps far enough away from FR 4614 for most of its length and spends most of its time in shady old growth forest. A stretch of road also offers views over the drainage of the North Fork Clackamas River and the ultimate destination, Tumala Mountain . Minor annoyances might be the echoes of a target shooter somewhere in the woods off 4614 and occasional incursions on this trail or the Old Baldy Trail by motorcycles. This is a great rainy day hike, although you might want to skip Tumala Mountain if there are no views. A beautiful time to visit is late June/early July, when the forest is ablaze with blooming rhododendrons. There are both long and short options for this hike; use the Upper Fanton Trailhead for the latter. You can also leave a bike at the Upper Fanton Trailhead or the Old Baldy West Trailhead to make this a hike and bike.
Trail Stats
17.1 km
645 m
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