Pioneer Bridle Trail,
Mount Hood National Forest

Located 1.2 miles from Government Camp, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
2,939 Steps 1  (1.4 mi)
Trails National Forests Mount Hood Pioneer Bridle Trail

Elevation

The Pioneer Bridle Trail has a maximum elevation of 3,704 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,199 ft. and an elevation range of 505 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.4 mi3,199 ft3,704 ft505 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
33 min41.2495 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
28 min0.00 ft495 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 Pioneer Bridle 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: Hickman Butte, OR
  2. North Topo Map: Bull Run Lake, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Mount Hood North, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Rhododendron, OR
  5. Topo Map: Government Camp, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Mount Hood South, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: High Rock, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Wolf Peak, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Wapinitia Pass, OR

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Pioneer Bridle Trail #795.

What is the length of the Pioneer Bridle Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.4 miles (2.2 km) or 2,939 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Pioneer Bridle Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 33 minutes in one direction and in 28 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.