Cache Meadow Trail

Mapped as Cache Meadow Trail #702

Hiking trail · Mount Hood · Trailhead near Estacada, OR

3.1 mi5 kmRound trip

≈364 ft≈111 mElevation gain

4,400 ft1,341 mHigh point

1 hr 42 minEstimated time

Easy1.6 mi / 2.5 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 10.7 mi (17.3 km) on FR 4630, FR 4635 and FR 4635-140

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

Official listing: United States Forest Service, Cache Meadow Trail #702

Trailhead

On FR 4635-140, near Estacada, OR

Coordinates: 45.11857, -122.01462

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Overview

Cache Meadow Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.1 mi / 5 km near Estacada, OR. Expect about 364 ft / 111 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,400 ft / 1,341 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 42 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 4,049 ft / 1,234 m · high 4,396 ft / 1,340 m

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Sources

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