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Cast Creek Trail Mapped as Cast Creek Trail #773
Hiking trail · Mount Hood · Trailhead near Rhododendron, OR
10 mi16.1 km Round trip
≈2,835 ft≈864 m Elevation gain
4,610 ft1,405 m High point
5 hr 42 min Estimated time
Hard 5 mi / 8.1 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Cast Creek (#773)
Trailhead: Cast Creek, Horseshoe Ridge, Sandy River Trailhead
On Forest Road 1825-382, near Rhododendron, OR
Coordinates: 45.38216, -121.85940
Overview Cast Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 10 mi / 16.1 km near Rhododendron, OR. Expect about 2,835 ft / 864 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,610 ft / 1,405 m. Difficulty: Hard . At an average pace, plan on about 5 hr 42 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.
Elevation profile Along the route: low 2,080 ft / 634 m · high 4,564 ft / 1,391 m
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. Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles. Official trail listings come from the agency named on each page. Distances and elevation gain marked ≈ are calculated from map data and are approximate. Check official sources for current conditions before you go.Washington trails · Oregon trails · Idaho trails · Sources · Privacy · Terms of Use