41.6 mi
Distance
16,959 ft
Elev. Gain
19h 14m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Timberline Trail Around Mount Hood From Cloud Cap Inn 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 | 1,811 ft |
| High point | 30.1 mi | 2,236 ft |
| End | 41.5 mi | 1,811 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
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
- 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
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
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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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.
Timberline Lodge to Zig Zag Canyon
Pacific Crest Trail to Paradise Park Loop 757
Zigzag Canyon Trail
Timberline Lodge T1
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