Peak · Columbia Gorge
Cedar Mountain
5.4 mi round trip2,224 ft gainModerateDay hike: None knownOvernight: Check first
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Day hikeNone known
No permit that we know of. Watch for posted access rules.
OvernightCheck first
Camping rules depend on who owns the land.
No matching boundary on the map. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance5.4 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,224 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit1,740 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Cedar Mountain is a peak reached by a 5.4-mile round trip from trailhead parking. The route follows Carpenter Meadow Trail, then Aldrich Butte Trail, then Cedar Creek Trail, then Cedar Mountain Trail to the summit.
Heads up: the last stretch to the top is off trail.
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What you need
Parking and passes
No parking pass is needed at most trailheads like this one. Check posted signs, since some lots have their own rules.
Getting there
The hike starts at trailhead parking. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.