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Bert Creek Trail

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

3 mi4.8 kmRound trip

≈246 ft≈75 mElevation gain

5,722 ft1,744 mHigh point

1 hr 35 minEstimated time

Easy1.5 mi / 2.4 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 5.4 mi (8.7 km) on FR 6535 and FR 6535-660

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

Official listing: National Park Service, Bert Creek Trail

Trailhead: Bert Creek

Off National Forest Development Road 660, near Shady Cove, OR

Coordinates: 43.01070, -122.27261

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Overview

Bert Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 3 mi / 4.8 km near Shady Cove, OR. Expect about 246 ft / 75 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,722 ft / 1,744 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 35 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 5,568 ft / 1,697 m · high 5,719 ft / 1,743 m

Nearby

Oasis ButtePeak · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km

Sources

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