Camp Windy Trail

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

1.9 mi3.1 kmRound trip

≈322 ft≈98 mElevation gain

5,591 ft1,704 mHigh point

1 hr 13 minEstimated time

Easy1 mi / 1.6 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 5.9 mi (9.4 km) on FR 3550 and FR 4860

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Camp Windy (#685B)

Trailhead

On Forest Road 4860, near Government Camp, OR

Coordinates: 45.29157, -121.56801

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Overview

Camp Windy Trail is a round-trip hike of 1.9 mi / 3.1 km near Government Camp, OR. Expect about 322 ft / 98 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,591 ft / 1,704 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 13 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 5,230 ft / 1,594 m · high 5,558 ft / 1,694 m

Nearby

Gunsight TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Bonney Meadows Trail #471Hiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.9 km
Hidden Meadows TrailHiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.9 km
Forest Creek TrailHiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.9 km
Boulder Lake TrailHiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.9 km
Little Boulder TrailHiking trail · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
Divide TrailHiking trail · 2.4 mi / 3.8 km
Three Mile TrailHiking trail · 2.4 mi / 3.9 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.