Boulder Lake Trail

Hiking trail · Mount Hood · Trailhead near Government Camp, OR

4.4 mi7.1 kmRound trip

≈948 ft≈289 mElevation gain

5,285 ft1,611 mHigh point

2 hr 31 minEstimated time

Moderate2.2 mi / 3.6 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 6.2 mi (10.0 km) on FR 4880

Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Boulder Lake (#463)

Trailhead: Boulder Lake Trailhead

On Forest Road 4880, near Government Camp, OR

Coordinates: 45.25839, -121.55806

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Overview

Boulder Lake Trail is a round-trip hike of 4.4 mi / 7.1 km near Government Camp, OR. Expect about 948 ft / 289 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,285 ft / 1,611 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 31 min. High-elevation trail, usually snow-free from mid-July into October. Before then, expect snow and possible avalanche danger.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 4,383 ft / 1,336 m · high 5,282 ft / 1,610 m

Nearby

Bonney Meadows Trail #471Hiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Hidden Meadows TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Forest Creek TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Gunsight TrailHiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.9 km
Camp Windy TrailHiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.9 km
Little Boulder TrailHiking trail · 1.2 mi / 2 km
Three Mile TrailHiking trail · 2.2 mi / 3.6 km
Divide TrailHiking trail · 2.8 mi / 4.5 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: U.S. Forest Service.
Pass: based on the protected area that contains the trailhead.