Oregon · Hiking · Near Mount Hood Villages

Veda Lake

2.3 mi
round trip
1,318 ft
climb
4,799 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 4 alerts for Zigzag Ranger District.

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Veda Lake is a moderate out-and-back hike in Oregon's Mt. Hood National Forest, within the Zigzag Ranger District. The trail is about 2.3 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 1,318 feet, and it reaches a high point of 4,799 feet. The climb is steady, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.6 miles in, where the grade reaches 25 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 months bring highs in the mid-30s and rain on most days. The hike starts at a natural-surface trail, and the Dry Fir route lies just 0.1 mile away. The Salmon River, a canoeing spot, is about half a mile off. For an overnight stay, Trillium Lake Campground is about 3 miles away, and the Trillium Lake Crag (Mosquito Butte) climbing area is about 3.3 miles away.

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  • Sleep close

    Veda Lakeside Campsite

    Campground

    Campground · 0.5 mi from the trail
  • If it rains

    Underwater Viewing Chamber

    Attraction

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Veda Lake

    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, 4.3 mi away at 3,980 ft. The station sits about 800 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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