Peak · Columbia Gorge
Dog Mountain
5.2 mi round trip2,821 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
Distance5.2 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain2,821 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit2,946 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Dog Mountain is a peak reached by a 5.2-mile round trip from Dog Mountain Trailhead. The route follows Dog 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
Spring weekends (mid-April to early June), parking needs a free Dog Mountain permit from Recreation.gov ($2 booking fee) plus a Northwest Forest Pass. Riding the Dog Mountain Shuttle skips both.
Get a Dog Mountain permitGetting there
The hike starts at Dog Mountain Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.