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Timberline Trail

USA · North America · Multi-day trek · score 71/100

At a glance

CountriesUSA
ContinentNorth America
RegionOregon (Mount Hood)
TypeMulti-day trek
Length66 km
Typical duration4 days
Difficulty4/5 (Hard)
Max altitude2230 m
Best seasonMid-Jul to early Oct
StartTimberline Lodge, OR (loop)
EndTimberline Lodge, OR (loop)
Permit / guideNo permit (wilderness self-registration)
Special geartrekking poles useful for glacial stream crossings

Score

71/100
Scenery
26/35
Fame
13/25
Uniqueness
16/20
Logistics
16/20

Volcano loop around Mount Hood with dramatic canyons and glacial stream crossings; easy access from Portland

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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