4.0 mi from the trailheadWyeth Campground
Campground · Oregon

4.1 mi loop · 1,482 ft gain · 4,963 ft high point · Moderate
From Mount Defiance South Trailhead, a loop with Mt. Defiance
In Mt. Hood National Forest · Oregon · U.S. Forest Service
This 4.1-mile loop from Mount Defiance South Trailhead summits Mount Defiance peak in Mt. Hood National Forest, gaining 1,482 feet to 4,963 feet, with Bear Lake nearby.
1,482 ft of gain, the approach both ways included.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, licensed as shown on each photo. Download the trail and feature data.
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