Looking for a beautiful secluded riverside hiking trail in Oregon? Try the Sandy River Trail #770, a gorgeous, little-known path along the Sandy River near Mount Hood Village, Oregon. It’s a true Oregon hidden gem!

I happened upon this wonderful path along the Sandy River while visiting the area with my kids. We lucked out on a dry, sunny November day. The sun was streaming through the trees and we were the only ones on the trail. We spotted one fisherman during our hike, but otherwise, we enjoyed the path through the forest and along the riverbanks completely to ourselves.

There are multiple access points along this trail. We walked in on the trail that begins at the cross streets of East Sandy Avenue and East Roaring River Road in Rhododendron, Oregon.
Sarah Vanbuskirk
It's a few minute walk along the path from the road through the forest to the river.
Sarah Vanbuskirk
The trail follows a gorgeous, secluded stretch of the Sandy River.
Sarah Vanbuskirk
We took the trail along the river to the left and soon came upon this set of chairs overlooking the water.
Sarah Vanbuskirk

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Every few steps we discovered another stunning view of this scenic landscape.
Sarah Vanbuskirk
My kids and I had a fabulous time exploring the shore of the river. The trail never goes far from the water.
Sarah Vanbuskirk
We enjoyed looking at the vast array of trees and other greenery in this stretch of Mount Hood National Forest. We also saw and heard a number of birds as well.
Sarah Vanbuskirk
A local fisherman we spoke to said he'd seen a beaver dam further down along the river as well. We didn't find it but will be keeping our eyes out for more wildlife sightings next time!
I look forward to returning to this special riverside trail to explore this landscape in other seasons.
Sarah Vanbuskirk

For more information about this little-known trail, visit the U.S. Forest Service’s Mt. Hood National Forest Sandy River Trail #770 webpage. If your visit to this lovely forest hike includes a drive, you may want to stock up on car-friendly snacks and/or bring a lunch to enjoy along the way.

We’d love to know how you enjoyed your walk along this trail. Please leave a comment to let us know about your experience. Also, feel free to share your favorite off-the-beaten-path trails in Oregon that we should check out next. 

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