Mountaineer Trail

Mapped as Mountaineer Trail #798

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

2.7 mi4.4 kmLoop

≈1,027 ft≈313 mElevation gain

6,952 ft2,119 mHigh point

1 hr 55 minEstimated time

ModerateA loop that ends where it starts. 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, Mountaineer (#798)

Trailhead: Timberline Lodge Trailheads (3)

Off Timberline Highway, near Government Camp, OR

Coordinates: 45.33001, -121.70751

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Overview

Mountaineer Trail is a loop hike of 2.7 mi / 4.4 km near Government Camp, OR. Expect about 1,027 ft / 313 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,952 ft / 2,119 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 55 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 5,883 ft / 1,793 m · high 6,929 ft / 2,112 m

Nearby

Gravy TrainBike route · 1 mi / 1.6 km
Paradise Park Loop Trail #757Hiking trail · 2.3 mi / 3.6 km
Timberline To Town Trail #756Hiking trail · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
Glade Trail #661Hiking trail · 2.4 mi / 3.9 km
Alpine Trail #660Hiking trail · 2.6 mi / 4.2 km
Mount HoodPeak · 2.9 mi / 4.6 km
Beargrass TrailHiking trail · 3 mi / 4.9 km
Umbrella Falls Trail #667Hiking trail · 3.1 mi / 5 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.