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Best hikes in Mt. Hood National Forest.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Mt. Hood National Forest
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months May, June, October

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    PCT - Oregon Section F
    74.8 mi
  2. 02
    Mt. Hood Timberline Trail
    40.1 mi
  3. 03
    PCT - Oregon Section G
    27.6 mi
  4. 04
    Badger Creek Trail
    12.1 mi
  5. 05
    Historic Barlow Road
    11.1 mi
  6. 06
    Forest Road 7010
    11.0 mi
  7. 07
    Fifteenmile Trail #456
    10.9 mi
  8. 08
    Surveyor's Ridge Trail #688
    10.7 mi
  9. 09
    Herman Creek Trail
    9.4 mi
  10. 10
    Forest Road 5710
    9.3 mi
  11. 11
    Salmon River Trail #742
    9.3 mi
  12. 12
    Hunchback Trail #793
    9.1 mi
  13. 13
    Forest Road 6310
    9.1 mi
  14. 14
    Forest Road 2030
    9.0 mi
  15. 15
    Sherar Burn Road
    8.9 mi
  16. 16
    Gorton Creek Trail #408
    8.8 mi
  17. 17
    Forest Road 6310
    8.7 mi
  18. 18
    Grouse Point Trail #517
    8.7 mi
  19. 19
    Elk Lake Creek Trail #559
    8.7 mi
  20. 20
    Forest Road 4610
    8.6 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Mt. Hood National Forest: May, June, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.