Eureka Peak Trail

Mapped as Eureka Peak Trail #671

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

2.3 mi3.7 kmRound trip

≈948 ft≈289 mElevation gain

4,170 ft1,271 mHigh point

1 hr 42 minEstimated time

Moderate1.1 mi / 1.9 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 1.0 mi (1.6 km) on FR 2613

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Eureka Peak (#671)

Trailhead: Eureka Peak Trailhead

Off Sherar Burn Road, near Government Camp, OR

Coordinates: 45.26404, -121.75859

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Overview

Eureka Peak Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.3 mi / 3.7 km near Government Camp, OR. Expect about 948 ft / 289 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,170 ft / 1,271 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 42 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 3,199 ft / 975 m · high 4,157 ft / 1,267 m

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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.