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Bachelor Mountain Trail

Hiking trail · Santiam / Mount Jefferson · Trailhead near Idanha, OR

3.7 mi6 kmRound trip
≈1,155 ft≈352 mElevation gain
5,935 ft1,809 mHigh point
2 hr 22 minEstimated time

ModerateOut and back to Bachelor Mountain. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

1.8 mi (3.0 km) to Bachelor Mountain
High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 4.7 mi (7.6 km) on FR 1168 and FR 1168-430
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Bachelor Mountain (#3420)
Trailhead: Bachelor Mountain Trailhead
On Forest Road 1168-430, near Idanha, OR
Coordinates: 44.61778, -122.03436
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Overview

Bachelor Mountain Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.7 mi / 6 km near Idanha, OR. Expect about 1,155 ft / 352 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,935 ft / 1,809 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 22 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 4,823 ft / 1,470 m · high 5,925 ft / 1,806 m

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