7.0 mi
Distance
5,289 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 57m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Mount Hood from Timberline unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
The managing agency is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Hazards & Warnings
Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,799 ft |
| High point | 3.5 mi | 3,403 ft |
| End | 7.0 mi | 1,799 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Permit required
Apply through the issuing agency. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates on the agency page.
A Mt. Hood Climbing Permit is required for any travel above 9,500 ft. Buy it before the start of the climb through the Forest Service permit page. A group size limit of 12 applies, and Mount Hood Wilderness rules apply in the upper reaches.
Official sources & verification
Reserve or permit
- Apply for permit
Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
Source of truth
- Mt. Hood summer climbing statement
USDA Forest Service
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Government Camp, OR · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Clackamas County, OR
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Highlights
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Zigzag Canyon Trail
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Timberline Lodge to Zig Zag Canyon
Timberline Trail Around Mount Hood From Cloud Cap Inn
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