Horsetail Falls Loop

Mount Hood National Forest, Oregon, United States

13.6 miles (21.8 km) · 3,768 ft elevation gain · Loop · Route

Route facts

Distance	13.6 mi (21.8 km)
Elevation gain	3,768 ft (1,148 m)
Average gain	278 ft per mile (53 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 2,597 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	38.1%
Runnable	33% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	13.8 of 100
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	26%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	30%

Questions about Horsetail Falls Loop

How much elevation gain does Horsetail Falls Loop have?

Horsetail Falls Loop has 3,768 ft (1,148 m) of elevation gain over 13.6 miles (21.8 km). That averages 278 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Horsetail Falls Loop?

The difficulty score for Horsetail Falls Loop is 13.8 of 100. That is harder than 80.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 33% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Horsetail Falls Loop?

The longest climb on Horsetail Falls Loop runs 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and gains 2,597 ft (792 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 38.1%.