Whetstone Trail,
Mount Hood National Forest

Located 10.1 miles from Detroit, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
8,808 Steps 1  (4.1 mi)
Trails National Forests Mount Hood Whetstone Trail

Elevation

The Whetstone Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,577 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,894 ft. and an elevation range of 683 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
4.1 mi3,894 ft4,577 ft683 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.5 hrs8.298 ft626 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.8 hrs52.2626 ft98 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Whetstone Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Soosap Peak, OR
  2. North Topo Map: Wanderers Peak, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Fish Creek Mountain, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Rooster Rock, OR
  5. Topo Map: Bagby Hot Springs, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Bull of the Woods, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Elkhorn, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Battle Ax, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Mother Lode Mountain, OR

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Whetstone Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?

Yes, this trail is also known as Whetstone Trail #546.

What is the length of the Whetstone Trail?

The length of the trail is 4.1 miles (6.5 km) or 8,808 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Whetstone Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.5 hours in one direction and in 1.8 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.

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