Paradise Park Trail

Mapped as Paradise Park Trail #778

Hiking trail · Mount Hood · Trailhead near Rhododendron, OR

13 mi21 kmRound trip

≈3,015 ft≈919 mElevation gain

5,715 ft1,742 mHigh point

6 hr 58 minEstimated time

Hard6.5 mi / 10.5 km one way. 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, Paradise Park (#778)

Trailhead: Paradise Park Trailhead #778

Off Kiwanis Camp Road, near Rhododendron, OR

Coordinates: 45.31139, -121.81890

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Overview

Paradise Park Trail is a round-trip hike of 13 mi / 21 km near Rhododendron, OR. Expect about 3,015 ft / 919 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,715 ft / 1,742 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 6 hr 58 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 2,776 ft / 846 m · high 5,715 ft / 1,742 m

Nearby

Hidden Lake Trail #779Hiking trail · 0.8 mi / 1.3 km
Yocum FallsWaterfall · 1.2 mi / 1.9 km
Mirror LakeLake · 1.6 mi / 2.6 km
Tom Dick and Harry MountainPeak · 2 mi / 3.3 km
Mirror Lake TrailHiking trail · 2 mi / 3.3 km
Crosstown Trail #755Hiking trail · 2 mi / 3.3 km
Optimator TrailHiking trail · 2 mi / 3.3 km
Burnt LakeLake · 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.