Frog Lake Butte Trail

Mapped as Frog Lake Butte Trail #484

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

4.8 mi7.8 kmRound trip

≈1,184 ft≈361 mElevation gain

5,299 ft1,615 mHigh point

2 hr 49 minEstimated time

Moderate2.4 mi / 3.9 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 2.3 mi (3.8 km) on FR 2610-220

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Frog Lake Butte (#484)

Trailhead: Frog Lake Butte Trailhead

Off Frog Lake Butte Road, near Government Camp, OR

Coordinates: 45.21689, -121.66579

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Overview

Frog Lake Butte Trail is a round-trip hike of 4.8 mi / 7.8 km near Government Camp, OR. Expect about 1,184 ft / 361 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,299 ft / 1,615 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 49 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 4,193 ft / 1,278 m · high 5,299 ft / 1,615 m

Nearby

Frog Lake TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Frog Lake ButtesPeak · 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Frog LakeLake · 1.4 mi / 2.3 km
Lower Twin LakeLake · 1.6 mi / 2.6 km
Catalpa Lake TrailHiking trail · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
Bonney Meadows Trail #471Hiking trail · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
Blue Box TrailHiking trail · 2.9 mi / 4.7 km
Twin Lakes Trail #495Hiking trail · 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.