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Acker Divide Trail

Hiking trail · Crater Lake / Southern Cascades · Trailhead near Shady Cove, OR

13.8 mi22.2 kmRound trip
≈2,329 ft≈710 mElevation gain
5,735 ft1,748 mHigh point
6 hr 53 minEstimated time

Hard6.9 mi / 11.1 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 1.6 mi (2.5 km) on FR 6515-530
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Acker Divide (#1437)
Trailhead
Off Hershberger Lookout Road, near Shady Cove, OR
Coordinates: 43.04062, -122.45954
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Overview

Acker Divide Trail is a round-trip hike of 13.8 mi / 22.2 km near Shady Cove, OR. Expect about 2,329 ft / 710 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,735 ft / 1,748 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 6 hr 53 min. High-elevation trail, usually snow-free from mid-July into October. Before then, expect snow and possible avalanche danger.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 4,177 ft / 1,273 m · high 5,696 ft / 1,736 m

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