Camas Trail

Mapped as Camas Trail #490A

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

5.8 mi9.3 kmRound trip

≈673 ft≈205 mElevation gain

3,166 ft965 mHigh point

2 hr 53 minEstimated time

Moderate2.9 mi / 4.7 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 3.5 mi (5.6 km) on FR 2120

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Camas (#490A)

Trailhead: Keeps Mill Trailhead

Off Keeps Mill Road, near Government Camp, OR

Coordinates: 45.15431, -121.51916

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Overview

Camas Trail is a round-trip hike of 5.8 mi / 9.3 km near Government Camp, OR. Expect about 673 ft / 205 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 3,166 ft / 965 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 53 min. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 2,618 ft / 798 m · high 3,166 ft / 965 m

Nearby

McCubbins Orchard Loop Trail #577Hiking trail · 0.7 mi / 1.2 km
Camas Trail #490Hiking trail · 0.8 mi / 1.3 km
McCubbins Kent's Trail #575AHiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
Clear Creek Trail #487Hiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
Rim Rock Trail #487AHiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
Clear Creek Crossing CampgroundCampground · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
McCubbins Maze Loop Trail #576BHiking trail · 2.2 mi / 3.6 km
McCubbins Barton Loop Trail #576Hiking trail · 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.