Mt. Hood National Forest Tomlike Mountain Hike Hike 04
Length: 6.4 miles round trip Elevation Change: 500' climb then 300' drop then 400' climb Season: Early Summer thru Late Fall Difficulty: Moderate Permit: NW Forest Pass Required Features: This is one of many hikes in the Wahtum Lake area. The trail begins
right behind the outhouse at the parking area for Wahtum Lake. You climb a steady
moderate climb to the top of a ridge that provides you will excellent views of the
surrounding peaks and valleys. You will cross an old unused road that used to service
Wahtum Lake and fire lookouts on the nearby hilltops.
At about two miles you will be on the edge of a ridge that runs north to Tom Like Mountain.
The trail out to Tom Like Mtn is feeble at best, but because most of the hike is out in the
open, you really don't need a trail. Just aim at the mountain (highest point ahead of you).
The one challenge is finding your way through a grove of scrub pine. Someone has cut a good
path through the trees and you shouldn't have too much trouble finding it.
From the top of Tom Like Mtn you get a 360 degree view.... all beautiful. Mud Lake is below
you and to the southeast; Mt Hood to the south, Tanner Butte to the west, Mt St Helens to the
northwest; Mt Rainier to the north; Mt Adams to the northeast; Mt Tom to the east.
