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2.3 miles
Distance
118 ft
Climb
-662 ft
Descent
4,672 ft
High Point
-544 ft
Altitude change
4,062 ft
Altitude min
4,640 ft
Altitude start
4,098 ft
Altitude end
-4.6%
Grade
-47.5%
Grade max
23.6%
Grade min
3,717 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
722 ft
Distance flat

Shellrock Lake Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Villages at Mt. Hood
    Welches, Oregon
  • Ref Number
    #700
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Global Ranking
    #364214 in Hiking [+]
    • #356678 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Shellrock Lake is a 2 mile blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Welches Oregon. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Nov 2, 2020 @ 10:27am
Nov 2, 2020
reporter Riverside fire closure area has been reduced and this trail is no longer closed.
Sep 9, 2020 @ 10:03am
Sep 9, 2020
reporter Due to dynamic and dangerous fire conditions, Mt. Hood National Forest is temporarily closing forest lands to public access, including...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Shellrock Lake

        Where is Shellrock Lake located?
        Shellrock Lake is located in Villages at Mt. Hood, Welches, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Villages at Mt. Hood trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.14702, -121.97125.
        How hard is Shellrock Lake?
        Shellrock Lake is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.6%.
        What is the elevation gain for Shellrock Lake?
        Shellrock Lake has 118 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 662 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,062 ft to 4,672 ft.
        Is Shellrock Lake a point to point trail?
        Shellrock Lake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Shellrock Lake?
        Shellrock Lake is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Shellrock Lake?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Shellrock Lake. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        How do I access Shellrock Lake? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shellrock Lake are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How busy is Shellrock Lake?
        Shellrock Lake has limited popularity data available. There have been 4 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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