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Zigzag Canyon Trail route map
DifficultOut and Back

Zigzag Canyon Trail

Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon

6.9 mi

Distance

2,070 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 8m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Zigzag Canyon Trail is a challenging out-and-back trail located near Mount Hood Parkdale, Oregon. Spanning approximately 6.9 miles with a significant elevation gain of 2,070 feet, this trail reaches a maximum elevation of 1,857 meters. The path follows a dirt surface and involves steep climbs, making it suitable for experienced hikers. As the trail traverses Zigzag Canyon, it offers striking views of the surrounding area, including potential glimpses of Mount Hood. The trail's high elevation and location within the Cascade Range may influence weather conditions, necessitating preparation for variable climates.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainvariable weather

Elevation Profile

Min:1,465 ft
Max:1,857 ft
631 ft
631 ft
1,465 ft1,596 ft1,726 ft1,857 ft0.0 mi1.7 mi3.5 mi5.2 mi6.9 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

Highlights

mountain viewssteep canyon

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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.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Oregon hunting page

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