Timberline Trail,
Mount Hood National Forest

Located 3.1 miles from Government Camp, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
66,944 Steps 1  (29.6 mi)
Trails National Forests Mount Hood Timberline Trail

Elevation

The Timberline Trail has a maximum elevation of 7,336 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,570 ft. and an elevation range of 3,766 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
29.6 mi3,570 ft7,336 ft3,766 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
16.1 hrs264.63,175 ft1,410 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
15.5 hrs117.51,410 ft3,175 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 Timberline 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: Wahtum Lake, OR
  2. North Topo Map: Dee, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Parkdale, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Bull Run Lake, OR
  5. Topo Map: Mount Hood North, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Dog River, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Government Camp, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Mount Hood South, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Badger Lake, OR

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Timberline Trail #600.

What is the length of the Timberline Trail?
The length of the trail is 29.6 miles (47.7 km) or 66,944 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Timberline Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 16.1 hours in one direction and in 15.5 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.