Boulder Lake Trail,
Mount Hood National Forest

Located 10.3 miles from Government Camp, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
6,010 Steps 1  (2.7 mi)
Trails National Forests Mount Hood Boulder Lake Trail

Elevation

The Boulder Lake Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,325 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,117 ft. and an elevation range of 1,208 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
2.7 mi4,117 ft5,325 ft1,208 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.1 hrs3.542 ft1,187 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.5 hrs98.91,187 ft42 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Boulder Lake Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Mount Hood North, OR
  2. North Topo Map: Dog River, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Fivemile Butte, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Mount Hood South, OR
  5. Topo Map: Badger Lake, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Flag Point, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Wapinitia Pass, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Post Point, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Rock Creek Reservoir, OR

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Boulder Lake Trail #463.

What is the length of the Boulder Lake Trail?
The length of the trail is 2.7 miles (4.4 km) or 6,010 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Boulder Lake Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.1 hours in one direction and in 1.5 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.