Crane Prairie Trail

Mapped as Crane Prairie Trail #464

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

4.4 mi7.1 kmRound trip

≈1,207 ft≈368 mElevation gain

5,479 ft1,670 mHigh point

2 hr 40 minEstimated time

Moderate2.2 mi / 3.6 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 4.3 mi (6.9 km) on FR 3550 and FR 4891

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Crane Prairie (#464)

Trailhead

On Forest Road 4891, near Government Camp, OR

Coordinates: 45.27585, -121.59283

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Overview

Crane Prairie Trail is a round-trip hike of 4.4 mi / 7.1 km near Government Camp, OR. Expect about 1,207 ft / 368 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,479 ft / 1,670 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 40 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 4,245 ft / 1,294 m · high 5,453 ft / 1,662 m

Nearby

Gunsight TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Camp Windy 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

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.