Oregon · Hiking · Near Mount Hood Villages

Rim Rock

7.7 mi
round trip
1,908 ft
climb
3,889 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

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Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 15 h ago

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Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Barlow Ranger District. It doesn't name Rim Rock, 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.

Rim Rock is a hard out-and-back hike of about 7.7 miles on the Barlow Ranger District of Mt. Hood National Forest in Oregon. The trail starts at roughly 3,088 feet and climbs to a high point of 3,889 feet, with a total gain of about 1,908 feet over the course of the trip. The steepest stretch comes at about 3.4 miles in, where the grade reaches 38 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Government Camp weather station, at nearly the same elevation, show July and August highs around 69 to 70°F with only about four wet days a month. Winter is cold and wet, with January highs near 37°F and 20 wet days. The trail is not accessible, and the Forest Service manages the land. The Clear Creek campground sits just 0.1 mile away, and the Mccubbins 579 and Mccubbins 578 hikes are both within a mile. White River Station campground is about 2.9 miles off.

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  • Sleep close

    Clear Creek

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Summit

    Fast food

    On your way back · 14 mi

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Rim Rock

    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, 13.4 mi away at 3,980 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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