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Big Creek Trail

Mapped as Big Creek Trail #377

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

10.4 mi16.8 kmRound trip

≈1,893 ft≈577 mElevation gain

7,592 ft2,314 mHigh point

5 hr 21 minEstimated time

Hard5.2 mi / 8.4 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 2.6 mi (4.2 km) on FR 1648 and FR 1648-021

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Big Creek (#377)

Trailhead: Big Creek/Snowshoe Trailhead

On Forest Road 021, near Seneca, OR

Coordinates: 44.24248, -118.61734

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Overview

Big Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 10.4 mi / 16.8 km near Seneca, OR. Expect about 1,893 ft / 577 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,592 ft / 2,314 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 5 hr 21 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 5,722 ft / 1,744 m · high 7,592 ft / 2,314 m

Nearby

Meadow Fork Trail #376Hiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Snowshoe Trail #380Hiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Mud Lake Trail #379Hiking trail · 1.4 mi / 2.2 km
Lake Creek Trail #378Hiking trail · 1.4 mi / 2.3 km
Kimport RidgePeak · 2.2 mi / 3.6 km
Murray CampgroundCampground · 2.3 mi / 3.8 km
Lake Creek Organization CampCampground · 2.7 mi / 4.4 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.