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Cooks Meadow Trail

Mapped as Cooks Meadow Trail #639

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

13.3 mi21.4 kmRound trip
≈2,152 ft≈656 mElevation gain
5,965 ft1,818 mHigh point
6 hr 35 minEstimated time

Hard6.6 mi / 10.7 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 4.6 mi (7.5 km) on FR 4410 and FR 4420
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Cooks Meadow (#639)
Trailhead: High Prarie
On Forest Road 4420, near Government Camp, OR
Coordinates: 45.35195, -121.53140
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Overview

Cooks Meadow Trail is a round-trip hike of 13.3 mi / 21.4 km near Government Camp, OR. Expect about 2,152 ft / 656 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,965 ft / 1,818 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 6 hr 35 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 4,173 ft / 1,272 m · high 5,948 ft / 1,813 m

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