Dog River Trail,
Mount Hood National Forest

Located 14.5 miles from Government Camp, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
12,214 Steps 1  (5.5 mi)
Trails National Forests Mount Hood Dog River Trail

Elevation

The Dog River Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,068 ft., a minimum elevation of 2,172 ft. and an elevation range of 1,896 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
5.5 mi2,172 ft4,068 ft1,896 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
2.4 hrs17.8213 ft1,811 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
3.0 hrs150.91,811 ft213 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 Dog River 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: Dee, OR
  2. North Topo Map: Parkdale, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Ketchum Reservoir, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Mount Hood North, OR
  5. Topo Map: Dog River, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Fivemile Butte, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Mount Hood South, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Badger Lake, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Flag Point, OR

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Dog River Trail #675.

What is the length of the Dog River Trail?
The length of the trail is 5.5 miles (8.8 km) or 12,214 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Dog River Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 2.4 hours in one direction and in 3.0 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.