Umbrella Falls Trail,
Mount Hood National Forest

Located 4.2 miles from Government Camp, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
7,133 Steps 1  (3.3 mi)
Trails National Forests Mount Hood Umbrella Falls Trail

Elevation

The Umbrella Falls Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,801 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,610 ft. and an elevation range of 1,191 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
3.3 mi4,610 ft5,801 ft1,191 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.6 hrs98.71,184 ft7 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.2 hrs0.67 ft1,184 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 Umbrella Falls 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: Bull Run Lake, OR
  2. North Topo Map: Mount Hood North, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Dog River, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Government Camp, OR
  5. Topo Map: Mount Hood South, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Badger Lake, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Wolf Peak, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Wapinitia Pass, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Post Point, OR

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Umbrella Falls Trail #667.

What is the length of the Umbrella Falls Trail?
The length of the trail is 3.3 miles (5.3 km) or 7,133 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Umbrella Falls Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.6 hours 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.