Cool Creek Trail

Mapped as Cool Creek Trail #794

Hiking trail · Mount Hood · Trailhead near Rhododendron, OR

6.2 mi10 kmRound trip

≈3,012 ft≈918 mElevation gain

4,977 ft1,517 mHigh point

4 hr 21 minEstimated time

Hard3.1 mi / 5 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, Cool Creek (#794)

Trailhead: Cool Creek Trailhead

Off Still Creek Road, near Rhododendron, OR

Coordinates: 45.29736, -121.88373

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Overview

Cool Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 6.2 mi / 10 km near Rhododendron, OR. Expect about 3,012 ft / 918 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,977 ft / 1,517 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 4 hr 21 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 1,929 ft / 588 m · high 4,951 ft / 1,509 m

Nearby

Flag Mountain Trail #766Hiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Pioneer Bridle Trail #795Hiking trail · 1.8 mi / 2.9 km
Burnt Lake Trail #772Hiking trail · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
West Zigzag Trail #789Hiking trail · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
Bonanza Trail #786Hiking trail · 2.9 mi / 4.7 km
Salmon Butte TrailHiking trail · 3 mi / 4.8 km
Salmon River Trail #742Hiking trail · 3 mi / 4.8 km
Green Canyon Way #793AHiking 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.