Jackpot Meadows Trail

Mapped as Jackpot Meadows Trail #492

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

8.8 mi14.2 kmRound trip

≈1,699 ft≈518 mElevation gain

4,055 ft1,236 mHigh point

4 hr 37 minEstimated time

Moderate4.4 mi / 7.1 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 2.0 mi (3.3 km) on FR 2656-309

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Jackpot Meadows (#492)

Trailhead: Jackpot Meadows

On Forest Road 309, near Government Camp, OR

Coordinates: 45.22641, -121.77191

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Overview

Jackpot Meadows Trail is a round-trip hike of 8.8 mi / 14.2 km near Government Camp, OR. Expect about 1,699 ft / 518 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,055 ft / 1,236 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 4 hr 37 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 3,094 ft / 943 m · high 4,049 ft / 1,234 m

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Level Square CampsiteCampground · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
Fir Tree Trail #674Hiking trail · 1.9 mi / 3.1 km
View of Mt HoodViewpoint · 2 mi / 3.2 km
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Eureka Peak Trail #671Hiking trail · 2.7 mi / 4.3 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.