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North Lake Trail Mapped as North Lake Trail #423
Hiking trail · Columbia River Gorge · Trailhead near Hood River, OR
3.9 mi6.2 km Round trip
≈833 ft≈254 m Elevation gain
4,557 ft1,389 m High point
2 hr 14 min Estimated time
Moderate 1.9 mi / 3.1 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.
High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 3.4 mi (5.4 km) on FR 2820-620 and FR 2820
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, North Lake (#423)
Trailhead: Mount Defiance South Trailhead
Off Dead Point Road, near Hood River, OR
Coordinates: 45.63629, -121.74258
Overview North Lake Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.9 mi / 6.2 km near Hood River, OR. Expect about 833 ft / 254 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,557 ft / 1,389 m. Difficulty: Moderate . At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 14 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.
Elevation profile Along the route: low 3,888 ft / 1,185 m · high 4,557 ft / 1,389 m
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. Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles. Official trail listings come from the agency named on each page. Distances and elevation gain marked ≈ are calculated from map data and are approximate. Check official sources for current conditions before you go.Washington trails · Oregon trails · Idaho trails · Sources · Privacy · Terms of Use