Bull of the Woods, OR | August 2014

Bull of the Woods is a pleasant and popular hike south of Estacada of about 6.5 miles and 1300 feet of gain. There's an unused (but locked) fire lookout at the summit, giving you a chance to be out of the sun (or rain) to activate by standing under the structure.    

The summit has great views and has LOS into much of the Willamette Valley. The hike is well described in these sources:

http://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Bull_of_the_Woods_Trailhead
http://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Bull_of_the_Woods_Lookout_Hikehttp://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5398408.pdf