Dog Mountain Trail
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Skamania County, WA
Out-and-back trail in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Skamania County, WA. Hiking.
- Distance
- 5.5 mi (8.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,825 ft (861 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 15 min
- High point
- 2,943 ft (897 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint: Puppy Dog viewpoint 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from start
- Peak: Dog Mountain 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Dog Mountain Trail
How long is Dog Mountain Trail?
Dog Mountain Trail is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 15 min. It climbs 2,825 ft (861 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,943 ft (897 m).
How hard is Dog Mountain Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Dog Mountain Trail?
Parking at the start, Fee, 100 spaces. Closest lot to the start: Dog Mountain Trailhead.
Are there water and toilets on Dog Mountain Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 0.2 mi (0.3 km).
Is Dog Mountain Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (81% under trees).
What can you do on Dog Mountain Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Dog Mountain Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Old Loggers' Trail Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- Mount Defiance Trail #413 Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness · Expert · 12.5 mi (20.1 km)
- Starvation Ridge Trail Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness · Expert · 6.2 mi (10.1 km)
- Dog Mount Summit Trail Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- Mount Defiance Trail Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness · Expert · 7.4 mi (11.9 km)
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