Huxley Lake Trail

Mapped as Huxley Lake Trail #521

Hiking trail · Mount Hood · Trailhead near Estacada, OR

5.5 mi8.8 kmRound trip

≈1,811 ft≈552 mElevation gain

3,953 ft1,205 mHigh point

3 hr 24 minEstimated time

Moderate2.7 mi / 4.4 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 6.0 mi (9.7 km) on FR 4611

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

Official listing: United States Forest Service, Huxley Lake Trail #521

Trailhead

On Forest Road 4611, near Estacada, OR

Coordinates: 45.17843, -122.08185

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Overview

Huxley Lake Trail is a round-trip hike of 5.5 mi / 8.8 km near Estacada, OR. Expect about 1,811 ft / 552 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 3,953 ft / 1,205 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 24 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 2,464 ft / 751 m · high 3,944 ft / 1,202 m

Nearby

Roaring River CampgroundCampground · 2.1 mi / 3.5 km
Dry Ridge Trail #518Hiking trail · 2.2 mi / 3.5 km
Sunstrip CampgroundCampground · 2.3 mi / 3.6 km
Corral Springs Trail #507Hiking trail · 2.5 mi / 3.9 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: United States Forest Service.
Pass: based on the protected area that contains the trailhead.