Recreational Areas

Salmon–Huckleberry Wilderness. Named for the two main food groups of both black bears and frequent Mt. Hood restaurant diners, this sizeable wilderness area just south of Welches occupies the eroded foothills of the "Old Cascades," ancient mountains made mellow by time, water, and wind. Not surprisingly, trailside huckleberry picking is big here in late August and September. Inquire at the Zigzag Ranger Station for regulations and recommended trails. Mt. Hood National Forest Zigzag Ranger Station, 70220 E. U.S. 26, Zigzag, Oregon, 97049. 503/622–3191; www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mthood.