![]() How to get there: From Portland, take the Milwaukie Expressway (Hwy 224) across I-205 and continue on highway 224 to the town of Carver. ![]() Using it will greatly increase the variety of experiences the runner can have at this beautiful park along the river. Winter conditions can be challenging with mud in some of the areas, the Maple Ridge section in particular.Ĭurrently the Vortex trail connects the two sides of the park. There is a bit less total distance on this side-about 4 miles-and the running is more technical. Part of the Riverbend trail runs very closely to the Clackamas River and is a fast, flat, smooth mile with excellent footing. The more wooded Riverbend trails (west) are closed to horses, so narrower with shorter, steeper hills. With several crossover trails and spurs, a fairly substantial run can be had in this area alone without repeating a great deal. It is approximately 5 miles to complete the full loop. Access it from the horse parking area or the Riverside day use area. The main trail circles the perimeter of the eastern half of the park. The Rivermill trails (east) are primarily horse trails and are quite wide with a good surface the majority of the year. A trail map with approximate distances can be found here. Both groups of trails have open meadow sections, forested sections, and some substantial hills. The park trails are divided into two sections, the Rivermill trails in the east of the park and the Riverbend trails in the west. Few runners take advantage of the nearly 12 miles of trails there, although it has hosted cross country meets and a few trail races. ![]() Since then, Milo McIver park has quietly become a destination for anglers (a fish hatchery is located in the park), campers, and recently disc golfers. In 1970, this was the site of the famous Vortex I state-sponsored rock festival designed to lure the young and restless away from Portland where President Nixon was scheduled to appear at an American Legion convention. Review all fishing rules at the ODFW regulations page linked below.Īccess to the state park is from South River Lake Road, accessible off Highway 211 on the south end of the bridge over the Clackamas River at Estacada.Located just 25 miles from downtown Portland is a relatively low-profile state park, Milo McIver, known perhaps more for its role as a historical footnote than for its recreational opportunities. Note that any trout longer than 20 inches are considered steelhead in a bag limit. However, this statistical area also includes a stretch of free-flowing stream between the reservoir and Cazadero Dam, and many of these steelhead will be caught in that stream section up above rather than in the reservoir itself.Ī modest number of winter steelhead and spring Chinook salmon also are caught between these two dams. Summer steelhead are the most frequent of these big ocean returnees caught in a section of the Clackamas River that includes Estacada Lake. The usual trout-fishing methods will all catch fish here.īank anglers often fish with natural or artificial baits (artificial baits my result in fewer unwanted encounters with salmon and steelhead smolts than using nightcrawlers) or can cast lures and flies.īoat anglers can use those tactics or also do well trolling.įor more detail on how to catch trout, read our overview article: Trout Fishing: Basic How-To Techniques and Tips.Īnglers also can keep hatchery steelhead and hatchery salmon caught here, although they can be difficult to catch in lakes. Use the link below to find specific weeks when trout are planted. Typically, the first trout are planted ahead of the opener and stocking continues regularly through the summer months.Īll together, thousands of trout are planted here, offering a reliable fishery during the warmest months. The seasonal closure allows salmon and steelhead smolts to migrate downriver. The reservoir opens to trout fishing in late May. See the links below for lots of local trout-fishing options nearby.īank anglers congregate at a fishing dock and platform, and anglers with disabilities have excellent access here, but overall bank access is somewhat limited.Ī small boat will let anglers cover more area.īoth the bank access and the boat launch are on the lower end of the reservoir in Milo McIver State Park. The reservoir by River Mill Dam and is part of a power-generating complex that also includes North Fork Reservoir and Faraday Lake, both of which also offer reliable trout fishing in the Estacada area. This 150-acre reservoir close to the Portland area is mostly fished for regularly stocked rainbow trout, but salmon and steelhead also pass through on their way up the Clackamas River.Įstacada Lake is a narrow reservoir located at the town of Estacada, an easy 45-minute drive southeast of Portland. ![]()
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