Little Boulder Trail,
Mount Hood National Forest

Located 9.7 miles from Government Camp, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
1,284 Steps 1  (0.6 mi)
Trails National Forests Mount Hood Little Boulder Trail

Elevation

The Little Boulder Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,718 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,610 ft. and an elevation range of 108 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.6 mi4,610 ft4,718 ft108 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
15 min6.072 ft85 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
16 min7.185 ft72 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 Little Boulder 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 South, OR
  2. North Topo Map: Badger Lake, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Flag Point, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Wapinitia Pass, OR
  5. Topo Map: Post Point, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Rock Creek Reservoir, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Mount Wilson, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Beaver Butte, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Foreman Point, OR

FAQ

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

What is the length of the Little Boulder Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.6 miles (0.9 km) or 1,284 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Little Boulder Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 15 minutes in one direction and in 16 minutes 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.