HomeDestinationsUnited StatesOregonMount Hood Trail - Forest Loop
Moderate
Hiking
🇺🇸 United States
Recorded Trail

This track was recorded on the ground by an actual expedition vehicle.

ID: US-OR-11
Probable parking pass or day-use fee.
Mount Hood National Forest Office

Mount Hood Trail - Forest Loop

Added on 5 Oct 2026
Logged by @trailxon9 August 2010

Demanding hike through varied forest terrain with steep ascents and descents. Enjoy panoramic views. Rocky, rooted paths require sturdy footwear.

Trail Map

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Trail Profile

General Instructions

Carry sufficient water and snacks. Wear sturdy hiking boots. Be prepared for varied weather conditions. Stay on marked trails.

Weather check

At Start
1173m

Sampling Micro-Climate...

45.5295, -122.0884

Slide to preview conditions across the entire route • Point: 45.5295, -122.0884 @ 1173m

Quick Stats

Distance
12.04 km
Type
Hiking Trail
Elevation Range
865m - 1193m
Max Elevation
1193 m
Max Gradient
25.3%
19.6%

Highlights

  • Scenic Viewpoints
  • Forest Exploration
  • Wildlife Spotting

Field Radio Protocol

VHF-UHF Communication

Emergency Simplex
146.520MHz
Team Coordination
446.006MHz
Scout Primary
146.400MHz

Propagation Telemetry

Ridge Line

92%

Gorge Floor

18%

Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range

Regulatory Compliance

VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.

Technical Analysis

Total Ascent

+325 m

Total Descent

-344 m

Ruggedness Index

Terrain Roughness Index

Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).

0 (Smooth)50 (Steep)100+ (Extreme)
55.6

55.6

Tortuosity Index

Route Curviness Index

Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).

1.0 (Direct)2.0 (Winding)3.0+ (Serpentine)
2.87

2.87

Gradient Distribution

Flat (0-3%)30%
Moderate (3-8%)27%
Steep (>8%)44%

Surface & Hydrology

Paved1%
Unpaved99%

Surface Spectrum Analysis

Asphalt
1%
Dirt Track
99%
Water Crossings

Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.

0

Difficulty Analysis

SCORE: 38

Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.

Resulting CategoryModerate

Bounding Box (WGS84)

MIN LAT: 45.528025
MAX LAT: 45.547410
MIN LON: -122.095831
MAX LON: -122.065834

Point Spacing: 2.4 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0

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