3.8 mi from the trailheadKingfisher
Campground · Oregon

20.3 mi loop · 5,369 ft gain · 5,527 ft high point · Very hard
From Bull of the Woods Trailhead, a loop with Bull of the Woods, Elk Lake Creek, and Welcome Lakes
In Mt. Hood National Forest · Oregon · U.S. Forest Service
Mother Lode loops 20.3 miles through Mt. Hood National Forest via Bull of the Woods, Elk Lake Creek, and Welcome Lakes trails, reaching Bull of the Woods peak.
5,369 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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