Oregon · Hiking

Knebal Springs

8.3 mi
round trip
1,736 ft
climb
4,951 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Is Knebal Springs open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Barlow Ranger District. It doesn't name Knebal Springs, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Barlow Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Knebal Springs is a hard hike in the Barlow Ranger District of Mt. Hood National Forest, in Oregon. It is a long, steep out-and-back that starts at about 3,900 feet and climbs to nearly 5,000 feet, with the most gain concentrated early on the route. The trip covers about 8.3 miles, with a total elevation gain of 1,736 feet. The steepest stretch comes around 1.3 miles in, where the grade reaches 25%. The trail has a natural surface and is managed by the Forest Service. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Government Camp show July and August highs near 70°F and only about four wet days a month, while winter highs sit in the mid-30s. Knebal Springs Campground sits about 0.2 miles away, and the Bottle Prairie hike is just 0.1 mile off. The Super Connector Trail and Eightmile campground are both within about 2 miles.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Knebal Springs

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      37° / 26°

      20 wet

    2. Feb

      38° / 26°

      17 wet

    3. Mar

      41° / 28°

      20 wet

    4. Apr

      45° / 31°

      18 wet

    5. May

      54° / 36°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      59° / 41°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      69° / 48°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      70° / 48°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      64° / 45°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      53° / 37°

      13 wet

    11. Nov

      42° / 30°

      18 wet

    12. Dec

      35° / 26°

      21 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Government Camp, OR, 15.9 mi away at 3,980 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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