Oregon · Hiking · Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness · Near Mount Hood Villages

North Lake

2.8 mi
round trip
949 ft
climb
4,577 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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North Lake is an easy hike in Oregon's Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness, part of the Hood River Ranger District of Mt. Hood National Forest. The route is an out-and-back that starts at about 4,084 feet and climbs to a high point of 4,577 feet before descending back to the trailhead. The total gain is about 950 feet, and the steepest stretch, with a grade of about 31%, comes roughly a mile into the hike. The trail is natural-surfaced, and the Forest Service manages the surrounding land. The trip takes about 1.5 hours. The nearest town is Hood River, about 2.8 miles away. Nearby options include the Plateau Cutoff Trail #412 and the Rainy Lake hike, both within a mile. Black Lake campground sits about 1.8 miles away, and Wyeth Campground is about 3.5 miles off.

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    Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum

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    Museum · 11 mi from Mount Hood Villages

    Aviation and automobile museum in Oregon, United States

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