Peak · Columbia Gorge
Cook Hill
5.8 mi round trip2,634 ft gainModerateDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightNo permit
No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.
Outside wilderness and park boundaries, on Forest Service land. Matched from official boundaries and trail managers. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance5.8 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,634 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit3,015 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Cook Hill is a peak reached by a 5.8-mile round trip from Cook Hill parking. The route follows Cook Hill 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
Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Cook Hill parking. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.