Salmon Mountain Trail,
Mount Hood National Forest

Located 4.4 miles from Welches, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
3,943 Steps 1  (1.8 mi)
Trails National Forests Mount Hood Salmon Mountain Trail

Elevation

The Salmon Mountain Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,114 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,757 ft. and an elevation range of 357 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.8 mi3,757 ft4,114 ft357 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
44 min21.3256 ft407 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
43 min33.9407 ft256 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 Salmon Mountain 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: Brightwood, OR
  2. North Topo Map: Hickman Butte, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Bull Run Lake, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Wildcat Mountain, OR
  5. Topo Map: Rhododendron, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Government Camp, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Three Lynx, OR
  8. South Topo Map: High Rock, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Wolf Peak, OR

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Salmon Mountain Trail #787.

What is the length of the Salmon Mountain Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.8 miles (2.9 km) or 3,943 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Salmon Mountain Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 44 minutes in one direction and in 43 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.