Burnt Lake North Trail

Mapped as Burnt Lake Trail #772

Hiking trail · Mount Hood · Trailhead near Rhododendron, OR

6.6 mi10.7 kmRound trip

≈1,424 ft≈434 mElevation gain

4,134 ft1,260 mHigh point

3 hr 38 minEstimated time

ModerateOut and back to Burnt Lake. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

3.3 mi (5.3 km) to Burnt Lake, measured from map

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 1.2 mi (2.0 km) on FR 1825-111 and FR 1825-109

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Burnt Lake North (#772)

Trailhead: Burnt Lake Trailhead (North)

On Forest Road 1825-109, near Rhododendron, OR

Coordinates: 45.37209, -121.82238

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Overview

Burnt Lake North Trail is a round-trip hike of 6.6 mi / 10.7 km near Rhododendron, OR. Expect about 1,424 ft / 434 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,134 ft / 1,260 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 38 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 2,684 ft / 818 m · high 4,121 ft / 1,256 m

Nearby

Burnt LakeLake · 1.8 mi / 2.8 km
Cast Creek Trail #773Hiking trail · 1.9 mi / 3.1 km
Horseshoe Ridge Trail #774Hiking trail · 1.9 mi / 3.1 km
Sandy River Trail #770Hiking trail · 1.9 mi / 3.1 km
Mt. Hood Timberline TrailHiking trail · 1.9 mi / 3.1 km
Zigzag MountainPeak · 1.9 mi / 3.1 km
Yocum Ridge Trail #771Hiking trail · 2.2 mi / 3.5 km
Ramona FallsWaterfall · 2.3 mi / 3.7 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.