Oregon · Hiking

Rock Creek 919

6.8 mi
round trip
1,282 ft
climb
3,347 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Is Rock Creek 919 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Barlow Ranger District. It doesn't name Rock Creek 919, 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.

Rock Creek 919 is a hard hike in the Barlow Ranger District of Mt. Hood National Forest in Oregon, about 2 miles from the community of Sportsmans Park. The trail is an out-and-back that climbs from roughly 2,560 feet to about 3,347 feet, with a total gain of 1,282 feet over the course of the round trip. The steepest stretch comes at about 2.4 miles in, where the grade reaches 20 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Government Camp show July and August highs around 70°F with only about four wet days a month, while winter brings highs in the mid-30s and rain on most days. The hike takes about three hours. Rock Creek 923 lies just 0.6 miles away, and Rock Creek 911 and Rock Creek 914 are both within about 2 miles. Rock Creek Campground is about 2.5 miles off.

Local outfitters

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

  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Rock Creek 919

    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, 16.7 mi away at 3,980 ft. The station sits about 600 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Route details

Distance
6.8 mi round trip
Climbing
About 1,282 ft
Summit
3,346 ft
Difficulty
Hard
Time
About 3 hours

Questions about this route

How long is the Rock Creek 919 on Bus Point?

About 6.8 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the Rock Creek 919?

About 1,282 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Rock Creek 919?

It is rated hard.

How long does the Rock Creek 919 take?

About 3 hours round trip.

Conditions and forecast on Bus Point

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.