Name: Gumjuwac Trail #480
Rating: 3.7

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The usual federal wilderness area regulations and restrictions apply here. A Wilderness permit is required to enter a Wilderness on the Mt. Hood National Forest between May 15 and October 15. Practice Leave No Trace (LNT) backcountry skills and ethics. Camp 100 feet from fragile areas; bury human waste at least 200 feet from water, trails, and campsites. This trail is usually covered by snow from November to June.

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This trail starts at Oregon Higway 35, crosses over Gumjuwac Saddle, then descends to end at its intersection with the Badger Creek Trail #479 along Gumjuwac Creek.

From Highway 35, the trail climbs steadily for its first 1.8 miles up a series of switchbacks to a viewpoint of Mount Hood to the west. It then continues up for another 0.6 mile to Gumjuwac Saddle and a junction with Bennett Pass Road (Forest Road 3550), the Gunsight Trail #685, and the Divide Trail #458. After crossing Bennett Pass Road, the #480 continues downhill for another 2.2 miles to its junction with the Badger Creek Trail #479.

From the #480/#479 junction, you can make a loop by turning right on to the #479 and following it uphill to its junction with the Divide Trail #458 uphill of the west side of Badger Lake. You then follow the Divide Trail #458 back uphill to Gumjuwac Saddle. This loop, though three miles longer than doubling-back on the #480, is not as steep a return.

Parking at the #480 trailhead itself on Highway 35 is limited and there are no amenities.