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Barnhouse Trail

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

3.9 mi6.2 kmRound trip

≈640 ft≈195 mElevation gain

5,377 ft1,639 mHigh point

2 hr 8 minEstimated time

Moderate1.9 mi / 3.1 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: the last short stretch is on FR 1280-010

Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Barnhouse (#813)

Trailhead: Barnhouse Trailhead

Off Buck Point Road, near Mitchell, OR

Coordinates: 44.47334, -119.93668

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Overview

Barnhouse Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.9 mi / 6.2 km near Mitchell, OR. Expect about 640 ft / 195 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,377 ft / 1,639 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 8 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 5,108 ft / 1,557 m · high 5,367 ft / 1,636 m

Nearby

Buck PointPeak · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
Barnhouse CampgroundCampground · 1.7 mi / 2.8 km
Camp Watson PointPeak · 2.5 mi / 4 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: U.S. Forest Service.
Pass: based on the protected area that contains the trailhead.