Hunchback Trail

Mapped as Hunchback Trail #793

Hiking trail · Mount Hood · Trailhead near Rhododendron, OR

18.3 mi29.4 kmRound trip

≈5,702 ft≈1,738 mElevation gain

5,016 ft1,529 mHigh point

10 hr 28 minEstimated time

Hard9.1 mi / 14.7 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, Hunchback (#793)

Trailhead: Lower Hunchback Trailhead

Off Mount Hood Highway, near Rhododendron, OR

Coordinates: 45.34181, -121.93881

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Overview

Hunchback Trail is a round-trip hike of 18.3 mi / 29.4 km near Rhododendron, OR. Expect about 5,702 ft / 1,738 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,016 ft / 1,529 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 10 hr 28 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 1,447 ft / 441 m · high 4,915 ft / 1,498 m

Nearby

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Pioneer Bridle Trail #795Hiking trail · 2.3 mi / 3.8 km
Cascade Streamwatch TrailHiking trail · 2.6 mi / 4.1 km
Boulder Ridge Trail #783AHiking trail · 2.6 mi / 4.1 km
Trail to Salmon RiverHiking trail · 2.6 mi / 4.1 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.