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Headwaters Trail

Mapped as Headwaters Trail #522

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

3.5 mi5.6 kmRound trip
≈180 ft≈55 mElevation gain
3,481 ft1,061 mHigh point
1 hr 44 minEstimated time

Easy1.7 mi / 2.8 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Headwaters (#522)
Trailhead: Joe Graham - Pct
Off Skyline Road, near Government Camp, OR
Coordinates: 45.10135, -121.74776
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Overview

Headwaters Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.5 mi / 5.6 km near Government Camp, OR. Expect about 180 ft / 55 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 3,481 ft / 1,061 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 44 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 3,369 ft / 1,027 m · high 3,478 ft / 1,060 m

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