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Back of Beyond Trail

Hiking trail · Eastern Oregon / Blue Mountains · Trailhead near Mount Vernon, OR

3.8 mi6.1 kmLoop
≈502 ft≈153 mElevation gain
5,128 ft1,563 mHigh point
2 hr 2 minEstimated time

EasyA loop that ends where it starts. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Back Of Beyond (#5096)
Trailhead
On Forest Road 3618, near Mount Vernon, OR
Coordinates: 44.54589, -118.91519
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Overview

Back of Beyond Trail is a loop hike of 3.8 mi / 6.1 km near Mount Vernon, OR. Expect about 502 ft / 153 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,128 ft / 1,563 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 2 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 4,806 ft / 1,465 m · high 5,121 ft / 1,561 m

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