Castle Canyon Trail

Mapped as Castle Canyon Trail #765

Hiking trail · Mount Hood · Trailhead near Rhododendron, OR

1.6 mi2.5 kmRound trip

≈906 ft≈276 mElevation gain

2,552 ft778 mHigh point

1 hr 24 minEstimated time

Moderate0.8 mi / 1.3 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, Castle Canyon (#765)

Trailhead: Castle Canyon Trailhead

Off Zigzag Mountain Road, near Rhododendron, OR

Coordinates: 45.33786, -121.91572

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Overview

Castle Canyon Trail is a round-trip hike of 1.6 mi / 2.5 km near Rhododendron, OR. Expect about 906 ft / 276 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 2,552 ft / 778 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 24 min. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 1,621 ft / 494 m · high 2,526 ft / 770 m

Nearby

Zigzag Mountain Trail #775Hiking trail · 0.9 mi / 1.4 km
Tollgate CampgroundCampground · 1.2 mi / 1.9 km
Hunchback Trail #793Hiking trail · 1.2 mi / 2 km
Pioneer Bridle Trail #795Hiking trail · 1.4 mi / 2.2 km
Bonanza Trail #786Hiking trail · 2.4 mi / 3.9 km
Old Salmon River TrailHiking trail · 2.4 mi / 3.9 km
Burnt Lake Trail #772Hiking trail · 3 mi / 4.8 km
West Zigzag Trail #789Hiking trail · 3 mi / 4.8 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.