Memaloose Lake Trail,
Mount Hood National Forest

Located 14.4 miles from Estacada, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
4,120 Steps 1  (1.8 mi)
Trails National Forests Mount Hood Memaloose Lake Trail

Elevation

The Memaloose Lake Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,836 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,586 ft. and an elevation range of 1,250 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.8 mi3,586 ft4,836 ft1,250 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
43 min0.00 ft1,250 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.2 hrs104.21,250 ft0 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 Memaloose 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: Estacada, OR
  2. North Topo Map: Cherryville, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Wildcat Mountain, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Elwood, OR
  5. Topo Map: Bedford Point, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Three Lynx, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Soosap Peak, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Wanderers Peak, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Fish Creek Mountain, OR

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Memaloose Lake Trail #515.

What is the length of the Memaloose Lake Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.8 miles (3.0 km) or 4,120 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Memaloose Lake Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 43 minutes in one direction and in 1.2 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.