Oregon trails › Mount Hood
Salmon Butte Trail Hiking trail · Mount Hood · Trailhead near Welches, OR
10.7 mi17.3 km Round trip
≈3,307 ft≈1,008 m Elevation gain
4,829 ft1,472 m High point
6 hr 15 min Estimated time
Hard Out and back to Salmon Butte. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.
5.4 mi (8.6 km) to Salmon Butte
High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 0.3 mi (0.4 km) on FR 2618
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Salmon Butte (#791)
Trailhead: Salmon Butte Trailheads #791 (2)
On Forest Road 2618, near Welches, OR
Coordinates: 45.27028, -121.94196
Overview Salmon Butte Trail is a round-trip hike of 10.7 mi / 17.3 km near Welches, OR. Expect about 3,307 ft / 1,008 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,829 ft / 1,472 m. Difficulty: Hard . At an average pace, plan on about 6 hr 15 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.
Elevation profile Along the route: low 1,699 ft / 518 m · high 4,774 ft / 1,455 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