Zigzag Mountain Trail,
Mount Hood National Forest

Located 3.9 miles from Government Camp, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
6,245 Steps 1  (2.9 mi)
Trails National Forests Mount Hood Zigzag Mountain Trail

Elevation

The Zigzag Mountain Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,167 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,531 ft. and an elevation range of 636 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
2.9 mi4,531 ft5,167 ft636 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.2 hrs35.5426 ft961 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.3 hrs80.1961 ft426 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 Zigzag 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: Dee, OR
  2. North Topo Map: Parkdale, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Ketchum Reservoir, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Mount Hood North, OR
  5. Topo Map: Dog River, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Fivemile Butte, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Mount Hood South, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Badger Lake, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Flag Point, OR

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Zigzag Mountain Trail #775.

What is the length of the Zigzag Mountain Trail?
The length of the trail is 2.9 miles (4.6 km) or 6,245 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Zigzag Mountain Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.2 hours in one direction and in 1.3 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.