Forest Creek Trail

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

6.2 mi9.9 kmRound trip

≈1,188 ft≈362 mElevation gain

5,427 ft1,654 mHigh point

3 hr 19 minEstimated time

Moderate3.1 mi / 5 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 5.5 mi (8.8 km) on FR 3550, FR 4891 and FR 4891-120

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Forest Creek (#473)

Trailhead: Bonney Meadows Trailhead

On Forest Road 4891-120, near Government Camp, OR

Coordinates: 45.26554, -121.58271

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Overview

Forest Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 6.2 mi / 9.9 km near Government Camp, OR. Expect about 1,188 ft / 362 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,427 ft / 1,654 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 19 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 4,426 ft / 1,349 m · high 5,413 ft / 1,650 m

Nearby

Bonney Meadows Trail #471Hiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Hidden Meadows TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Boulder Lake TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Gunsight TrailHiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.9 km
Camp Windy TrailHiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.9 km
Little Boulder TrailHiking trail · 1.2 mi / 2 km
Three Mile TrailHiking trail · 2.2 mi / 3.6 km
Divide TrailHiking trail · 2.8 mi / 4.5 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.