Which is harder, Clouds Rest Trail or Mt. Hood Timberline Trail?

Mt. Hood Timberline Trail is the tougher of the two on distance and elevation (37 mi (60 km), 7,723 ft (2,354 m) of climbing). See the full side-by-side breakdown.

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Clouds Rest Trail vs Mt. Hood Timberline Trail

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Units

	Clouds Rest Trail	Mt. Hood Timberline Trail
Distance	9.1 mi15 km	37 mi60 km
Elevation gain	2,156 ft657 m	7,723 ft2,354 m
Typical duration	—	—
Difficulty	—	—
Route type	Point-to-point	Point-to-point
Network	Local	Local
Country	United States	United States
Best time to hike	Best from June to September	Best from July to July
	map Route & GPX	map Route & GPX

Clouds Rest Trail vs Mt. Hood Timberline Trail: which should you hike?

At 37 mi60 km, Mt. Hood Timberline Trail is the longer route — roughly 28 mi45 km more than Clouds Rest Trail (9.1 mi15 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Clouds Rest Trail is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.

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