Franklin Ridge Trail

Mapped as Franklin Ridge Trail #427

Hiking trail · Columbia River Gorge · Trailhead near Troutdale, OR

5 mi8 kmRound trip

≈1,178 ft≈359 mElevation gain

2,772 ft845 mHigh point

2 hr 51 minEstimated time

Moderate2.5 mi / 4 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 3.9 mi (6.2 km) on FR 1520 and FR 1520-129

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Franklin Ridge (#427)

Trailhead

Off Multnomah Basin Road, near Troutdale, OR

Coordinates: 45.56873, -122.08974

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Overview

Franklin Ridge Trail is a round-trip hike of 5 mi / 8 km near Troutdale, OR. Expect about 1,178 ft / 359 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 2,772 ft / 845 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 51 min. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 1,617 ft / 493 m · high 2,762 ft / 842 m

Nearby

Gorge TrailHiking trail · 1.9 mi / 3 km
Horsetail Falls TrailHiking trail · 2.2 mi / 3.5 km
Oneonta TrailHiking trail · 2.2 mi / 3.6 km
Wiesendanger FallsWaterfall · 2.3 mi / 3.6 km
Multnomah FallsWaterfall · 2.6 mi / 4.2 km
Larch Mountain TrailHiking trail · 2.7 mi / 4.4 km
Fairy FallsWaterfall · 2.9 mi / 4.6 km
Wahkeena FallsWaterfall · 3.1 mi / 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.