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[[Image:TimberlineLodge.jpg|thumb|400px|Timberline Lodge]]
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[[Image:TimberlineLodge.jpg|thumb|400px|Timberline Lodge ''(Tom Kloster)'']]
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[[Image:Lodge1.jpg|thumb|260px|Steps head up just east of Timberline Lodge to a sign pointing you in the direction of the Mountaineer and Timberline Trails ''(bobcat)'']]
* Elevation: 5950'
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* Elevation: 5950 feet
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{{Driving Time|1.5 hours}}
  
 
=== Hikes starting here ===
 
=== Hikes starting here ===
* {{Hike ring|trailhead=Timberline Lodge Trailhead|hike=Paradise Park from Timberline Lodge Hike|log=Paradise Park from Timberline Lodge Hike/Log|previous=Timberline Lodge Trailhead|next=Zigzag Overlook}}
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* {{hike ring|trailhead=Timberline Lodge Trailhead|hike=Mountaineer Trail Loop Hike|log=Mountaineer Trail Loop Hike/Log|previous=Timberline Lodge Trailhead|next=Timberline-Mountaineer Trail East Junction}}
* {{Hike ring|trailhead=Timberline Lodge Trailhead|hike=Zigzag Overlook from Timberline Lodge Hike|log=Paradise Park from Timberline Lodge Hike/Log|previous=Timberline Lodge Trailhead|next=Zigzag Overlook}}
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* {{Hike ring|trailhead=Timberline Lodge Trailhead|hike=Zigzag Overlook Hike|log=Zigzag Overlook Hike/Log|previous=Timberline Lodge Trailhead|next=Timberline-Mountaineer Trail West Junction}}
* [[Timberline Lodge Hikes]]
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* {{Hike ring|trailhead=Timberline Lodge Trailhead|hike=Paradise Park from Timberline Lodge Hike|log=Paradise Park from Timberline Lodge Hike/Log|previous=Timberline Lodge Trailhead|next=Timberline-Mountaineer Trail East Junction}}
* {{Hike ring|trailhead=Timberline Lodge Trailhead|hike=Umbrella Falls from Timberline Lodge Hike|log=Umbrella Falls from Timberline Lodge Hike/Log|previous=Timberline Lodge Trailhead|next=White River Viewpoint}}
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* {{Hike ring|trailhead=Timberline Lodge Trailhead|hike=Buried Forest Overlook Hike|log=Buried Forest Overlook Hike/Log|previous=Timberline Lodge Trailhead|next=Timberline-Mountaineer Trail East Junction}}
* {{Hike ring|trailhead=Timberline Lodge Trailhead|hike=Timberline Trail around Mount Hood Hike|log=Timberline Trail around Mount Hood Hike/Log|previous=White River Viewpoint|next=Zigzag Overlook}}
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* {{Hike ring|trailhead=Timberline Lodge Trailhead|hike=Mount Hood Meadows via White River Canyon Hike|log=Mount Hood Meadows via White River Canyon Hike/Log|previous=Timberline Lodge Trailhead|next=Timberline-Mountaineer Trail East Junction}}
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* {{Hike ring|trailhead=Timberline Lodge Trailhead|hike=Timberline Trail around Mount Hood Hike|log=Timberline Trail around Mount Hood Hike/Log|previous=Timberline-Mountaineer Trail East Junction|next=Timberline-Mountaineer Trail West Junction}}
  
 
=== Driving Directions ===
 
=== Driving Directions ===
[[Timberline Lodge]] is a venerable Depression-era masterpiece on the south slope of Mount Hood. This is the only trailhead in the Portland Hikers Field Guide that features fine dining and lodging. There is a maze of nature trails surrounding Timberline Lodge, all connecting to the Timberline Trail (no. 600), which is also the Pacific Crest Trail (no. 2000) along this portion.  
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Drive east on Highway 26.
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From the last traffic light on the east end of Sandy, it’s 28.5 miles on Highway 26 through Government Camp to make a left turn for Timberline Lodge.
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The road winds up for 5.5 miles to the parking area below the lodge (When exiting drive downhill on the one-way section of the road from the southwest corner of the parking area).   
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* [[Timberline Lodge]] is a venerable Depression-era masterpiece on the south slope of [[Mount Hood]]. There is a maze of trails surrounding [[Timberline Lodge]], all connecting to the Timberline Trail (no. 600), which is also the Pacific Crest Trail (no. 2000) along this portion.
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* A sno-park permit is required to park in winter.
  
To reach Timberline Lodge, follow Highway 26 a short distance past Government Camp, then turn left onto Timberline Road. Park east of the lodge in one of the signed parking areas. The upper parking area is restricted to lodge guests, and clearly marked. A snow-park permit is required to park in winter.
 
  
 
=== Page Contributors ===
 
=== Page Contributors ===
 
* [[User:Splintercat|Splintercat (Tom Kloster)]] (primary)
 
* [[User:Splintercat|Splintercat (Tom Kloster)]] (primary)
 
* [[User:Retiredjerry]]
 
* [[User:Retiredjerry]]

Latest revision as of 21:59, 20 June 2021

Timberline Lodge (Tom Kloster)
Steps head up just east of Timberline Lodge to a sign pointing you in the direction of the Mountaineer and Timberline Trails (bobcat)

Hikes starting here

Driving Directions

Drive east on Highway 26.

From the last traffic light on the east end of Sandy, it’s 28.5 miles on Highway 26 through Government Camp to make a left turn for Timberline Lodge.

The road winds up for 5.5 miles to the parking area below the lodge (When exiting drive downhill on the one-way section of the road from the southwest corner of the parking area).

  • Timberline Lodge is a venerable Depression-era masterpiece on the south slope of Mount Hood. There is a maze of trails surrounding Timberline Lodge, all connecting to the Timberline Trail (no. 600), which is also the Pacific Crest Trail (no. 2000) along this portion.
  • A sno-park permit is required to park in winter.


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