2.4 hr
Overview
Gunsight Ridge Trail, #685 has constant short climbs, dips, and several technical sections. At just over five miles long the trail parallels FR-3550, even joining the road at a few discreet points. The trail dips in and out of the forest, across open meadows, and reaches a high point of 5920 feet. Here soak in the wide open views of Mt. Hood to the west by hiking a short distance off the trail out on the rocky outcrop. The trail dips and then climbs again wrapping around Gunsight Butte before sharply descending to Gumjuwac Saddle at its northern end.
Trail Stats
8.0 km
246 m
1803 m
1595 m
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Photos
The spectacular rock pile halfway along the Gunsight Ridge Trail
The spectacular rock pile halfway along the Gunsight Ridge Trail
View of Hood from the amazing rock pile.
View of Hood from the amazing rock pile.
Crossing the first scree slope: Easier than it looks!
Crossing the first scree slope: Easier than it looks!
Halfway along Gunsight there is an amazing pile of rocks right on the ridge top with an amazing view of Hood.
Halfway along Gunsight there is an amazing pile of rocks right on the ridge top with an amazing view of Hood.
Incredible views of Mt. Hood from Gunsight Ridge.
Incredible views of Mt. Hood from Gunsight Ridge.