Cripple Creek Trail

Mapped as Cripple Creek Trail #702

Hiking trail · Mount Hood · Trailhead near Estacada, OR

6.8 mi10.9 kmRound trip

≈2,493 ft≈760 mElevation gain

4,140 ft1,262 mHigh point

4 hr 17 minEstimated time

Moderate3.4 mi / 5.5 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 10.1 mi (16.3 km) on FR 4630, FR 4635 and FR 4635-140

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Cripple Creek (#703)

Trailhead

On FR 4635-140, near Estacada, OR

Coordinates: 45.12350, -122.01526

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Overview

Cripple Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 6.8 mi / 10.9 km near Estacada, OR. Expect about 2,493 ft / 760 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,140 ft / 1,262 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 4 hr 17 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 1,690 ft / 515 m · high 4,134 ft / 1,260 m

Nearby

Indian Henry CampgroundCampground · 0.9 mi / 1.5 km
Clackamas River Trail #715Hiking trail · 1 mi / 1.6 km
Acme Timber Company Mill PondLake · 1.9 mi / 3.1 km
Frog LakeLake · 2.1 mi / 3.4 km
Cache Meadow Trail #702Hiking trail · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
Riverside Trail #723Mountain bike trail · 2.7 mi / 4.4 km
Alder Flat Trail #574Hiking trail · 2.7 mi / 4.4 km
Rimrock Trail #704Hiking trail · 2.7 mi / 4.4 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.