Rhododendron Ridge Trail,
Mount Hood National Forest

Located 11.6 miles from Idanha, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
13,589 Steps 1  (6.4 mi)
Trails National Forests Mount Hood Rhododendron Ridge Trail

Elevation

The Rhododendron Ridge Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,023 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,350 ft. and an elevation range of 673 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
6.4 mi4,350 ft5,023 ft673 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
2.3 hrs46.8561 ft292 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
2.3 hrs24.3292 ft561 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 Rhododendron Ridge 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: Fish Creek Mountain, OR
  2. North Topo Map: Mount Mitchell, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Timothy Lake, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Bull of the Woods, OR
  5. Topo Map: Mount Lowe, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Pinhead Buttes, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Mother Lode Mountain, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Breitenbush Hot Springs, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Olallie Butte, OR

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Rhododendron Ridge Trail #564.

What is the length of the Rhododendron Ridge Trail?
The length of the trail is 6.4 miles (10.3 km) or 13,589 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Rhododendron Ridge Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 2.3 hours in one direction and in 2.3 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.