Fret Creek Trail

Mapped as Fret Creek Trail #456A

Hiking trail · Mount Hood · Trailhead near Dufur, OR

4.2 mi6.7 kmRound trip

≈1,010 ft≈308 mElevation gain

5,719 ft1,743 mHigh point

2 hr 27 minEstimated time

Moderate2.1 mi / 3.4 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 4.1 mi (6.6 km) on FR 4420 and FR 2730

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Fret Creek (#456A)

Trailhead: Fret Creek

On Forest Road 2730, near Dufur, OR

Coordinates: 45.34972, -121.47215

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Overview

Fret Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 4.2 mi / 6.7 km near Dufur, OR. Expect about 1,010 ft / 308 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,719 ft / 1,743 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 27 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 4,662 ft / 1,421 m · high 5,673 ft / 1,729 m

Nearby

Palisade PointPeak · 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Oval LakeLake · 0.2 mi / 0.3 km
Lookout MountainPeak · 1.3 mi / 2.2 km
Douglas Cabin TrailHiking trail · 1.9 mi / 3.1 km
High Prairie TrailHiking trail · 2 mi / 3.2 km
Cedar Creek Trail #457Hiking trail · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
Gordon Butte Trail #470AHiking trail · 2.7 mi / 4.3 km
Pine Creek TrailHiking trail · 3.1 mi / 4.9 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.