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The Timberline Trail #600 is an excellent trail that circles Mt. Hood at or near timberline, thus its name. The exact mileage of the trail varies a bit, but it is very near to 39 miles. The trail is almost always very well maintained and in safe condition to hike. The only significant challenge on this trail is the water crossings. Depending on the time of year, the various run-off rivers and creeks that flow across this trail vary greatly. Make no doubt about it, the crossing of these streams can be very dangerous and caution is absolutely essential.

A hiker can choose his direction of walking the Timberline Trail. Most people seem to favor beginning at the Timberline Lodge parking lot and hiking west, or clock-wise. The hike is best done in three days, thus requiring two overnight stays along the trail. This narrative is not meant to offer a complete detailed report as to the best places to camp and other various nuances of the hike, but is intended to simply illustrate the trail for the potential hiker.

You are strongly encouraged to obtain books that detail the hike and give you the necessary tips to make the journey an enjoyable adventure. Contact the forest service or a local book store to find this information.