Flag Mountain Trail

Mapped as Flag Mountain Trail #766

Hiking trail · Mount Hood · Trailhead near Rhododendron, OR

2.5 mi4.1 kmRound trip

≈804 ft≈245 mElevation gain

2,520 ft768 mHigh point

1 hr 43 minEstimated time

ModerateOut and back to Flag Mountain. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

1.3 mi (2.1 km) to Flag Mountain, measured from map

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Flag Mountain (#766)

Trailhead

Off Road 20E, near Rhododendron, OR

Coordinates: 45.31774, -121.90618

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Overview

Flag Mountain Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.5 mi / 4.1 km near Rhododendron, OR. Expect about 804 ft / 245 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 2,520 ft / 768 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 43 min. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 1,791 ft / 546 m · high 2,500 ft / 762 m

Nearby

Cool Creek Trail #794Hiking 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.