Belknap Trail

Hiking trail · Bend / Central Oregon · Trailhead near Prineville, OR

4.6 mi7.4 kmRound trip

≈1,240 ft≈378 mElevation gain

5,246 ft1,599 mHigh point

2 hr 45 minEstimated time

Moderate2.3 mi / 3.7 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 5.5 mi (8.9 km) on FR 3350, FR 3350-200 and FR 3350-209

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Belknap (#833A)

Trailhead

Off NFD 3350-209, near Prineville, OR

Coordinates: 44.44257, -120.52003

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Overview

Belknap Trail is a round-trip hike of 4.6 mi / 7.4 km near Prineville, OR. Expect about 1,240 ft / 378 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,246 ft / 1,599 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 45 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 4,022 ft / 1,226 m · high 5,236 ft / 1,596 m

Nearby

Wildcat MountainPeak · 1.8 mi / 2.9 km
White Rock CampgroundCampground · 1.9 mi / 3 km
Forked Horn ButtePeak · 2.2 mi / 3.5 km
Wildcat CampgroundCampground · 2.8 mi / 4.6 km
Twin PillarsPeak · 2.8 mi / 4.6 km
Cougar RockPeak · 3 mi / 4.8 km
Twin Pillars TrailHiking trail · 3 mi / 4.8 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.