4.6 mi
Distance
1,234 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 59m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Timberline Lodge to Zig Zag Canyon is an out-and-back trail in Clackamas County, Oregon. It is 4.6 miles long and gains 1,234 feet. The nearest town is Government Camp, Oregon, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,802 ft |
| High point | 4.3 mi | 1,857 ft |
| End | 4.6 mi | 1,802 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.
Mount Hood Wilderness requires a free, self-issued Wilderness permit from May 15 to October 15, filled out at a wilderness portal where one is provided. Not every trailhead has a portal, and some trailheads require a day-use fee. Check the forest's passes and permits page for current details.
Official sources & verification
Reserve or permit
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Required permit application for this trail. Many systems run seasonal lotteries or fixed application windows — confirm current dates here.
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.
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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.
Nearby Trails
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Dispersed Site near 45.3307, -121.6773
1.6 mi awayMt. Hood National Forest
Dispersed
Dispersed Site near 45.3524, -121.7456
2.3 mi awayMt. Hood National Forest
Dispersed
Dispersed Site near 45.3514, -121.7468
2.3 mi awayMt. Hood National Forest
Dispersed
Dispersed Site near 45.3521, -121.7470
2.3 mi awayMt. Hood National Forest
Dispersed
Still Creek
2.4 mi awayMt. Hood National Forest
Government Camp, OR
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