
Timberline Trail
A 41-mile loop that circles Mount Hood through glacial river valleys and wildflower meadows.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Oregon, USA
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Cascade alpine (1,200–2,100 m)
- Best season
- July – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Mountaineering
- Canoeing
- Fishing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Cascade alpine (1,200–2,100 m)
- Best season: July – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
A 41-mile loop that circles Mount Hood through glacial river valleys and wildflower meadows.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: July – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Cascade alpine (1,200–2,100 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Cascade alpine (1,200–2,100 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Timberline Trail trip tools
Popular pursuits at Timberline Trail
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
- Fishing
Resident gamefish, seasons, and the water that holds them.










