Dry Lake Trail

Mapped as Dry Lake Trail #672

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

2.7 mi4.3 kmRound trip

≈554 ft≈169 mElevation gain

3,796 ft1,157 mHigh point

1 hr 38 minEstimated time

Easy1.3 mi / 2.2 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 2.0 mi (3.2 km) on FR 2656-309 and FR 2656-066

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Dry Lake (#672)

Trailhead: Salmon River East

On Forest Road 309, near Government Camp, OR

Coordinates: 45.22649, -121.77334

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Overview

Dry Lake Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.7 mi / 4.3 km near Government Camp, OR. Expect about 554 ft / 169 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 3,796 ft / 1,157 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 38 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 3,320 ft / 1,012 m · high 3,786 ft / 1,154 m

Nearby

Jackpot Meadows Trail #492Hiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Dry Fir Trail #674AHiking trail · 1.6 mi / 2.7 km
Veda Lake Trail #673Hiking trail · 1.6 mi / 2.7 km
Level Square CampsiteCampground · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
Fir Tree Trail #674Hiking trail · 1.9 mi / 3.1 km
View of Mt HoodViewpoint · 2 mi / 3.2 km
Trillium Lake Loop Trail #761Hiking trail · 2.7 mi / 4.3 km
Eureka Peak Trail #671Hiking trail · 2.7 mi / 4.3 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.