Kinzel Lake Trail

Mapped as Kinzel Lake Trail #665

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

4.4 mi7.1 kmRound trip

≈1,640 ft≈500 mElevation gain

4,278 ft1,304 mHigh point

2 hr 54 minEstimated time

Moderate2.2 mi / 3.6 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 8.4 mi (13.5 km) on FR 2613 and FR 2613-199

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Kinzel Lake (#665)

Trailhead

On Forest Road 2613-199, near Government Camp, OR

Coordinates: 45.25384, -121.85987

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Overview

Kinzel Lake Trail is a round-trip hike of 4.4 mi / 7.1 km near Government Camp, OR. Expect about 1,640 ft / 500 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,278 ft / 1,304 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 54 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 2,703 ft / 824 m · high 4,275 ft / 1,303 m

Nearby

Goat Creek CampCampground · 0.7 mi / 1.1 km
Devil's ToothPeak · 1.5 mi / 2.4 km
Devil's PeakPeak · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
Hambone ButtePeak · 2.7 mi / 4.3 km
Salmon ButtePeak · 2.8 mi / 4.6 km
Wolf Camp ButtePeak · 2.9 mi / 4.7 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.