Vista Ridge Trail

Mapped as Vista Ridge Trail #626

Hiking trail · Mount Hood · Trailhead near Hood River, OR

5 mi8 kmRound trip

≈1,135 ft≈346 mElevation gain

5,669 ft1,728 mHigh point

2 hr 50 minEstimated time

Moderate2.5 mi / 4 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 10.9 mi (17.6 km) on FR 1600-020, FR 1600 and FR 1650

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Vista Ridge (#626)

Trailhead: Vista Ridge Trailhead

On Forest Road 1650, near Hood River, OR

Coordinates: 45.44290, -121.72920

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Overview

Vista Ridge Trail is a round-trip hike of 5 mi / 8 km near Hood River, OR. Expect about 1,135 ft / 346 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,669 ft / 1,728 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 50 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 4,518 ft / 1,377 m · high 5,653 ft / 1,723 m

Nearby

Old Vista Ridge Trail #626AHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Katsuk PointViewpoint · 0.9 mi / 1.4 km
The RockpileViewpoint · 1 mi / 1.5 km
Red HillPeak · 1.1 mi / 1.7 km
Owl PointViewpoint · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
Mazama Trail #625Hiking trail · 1.4 mi / 2.3 km
Pinnacle Ridge Trail #630Hiking trail · 2.2 mi / 3.5 km
Elk Cove Trail #631Hiking trail · 2.5 mi / 4 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.