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Big Meadows Loop Mapped as Big Meadows Loop Trail #3456
Hiking trail · Santiam / Mount Jefferson · Trailhead near Idanha, OR
6.5 mi10.4 km Loop
≈591 ft≈180 m Elevation gain
3,927 ft1,197 m High point
3 hr 6 min Estimated time
Moderate A loop that ends where it starts. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.
6.5 mi (10.4 km) loop, measured from map
High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 1.5 mi (2.3 km) on FR 2257
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Big Meadows Loop (#3456)
Trailhead: Big Meadows Loop North Trailhead
On Forest Road 2257, near Idanha, OR
Coordinates: 44.50903, -121.97936
Overview Big Meadows Loop is a loop hike of 6.5 mi / 10.4 km near Idanha, OR. Expect about 591 ft / 180 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 3,927 ft / 1,197 m. Difficulty: Moderate . At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 6 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.
Elevation profile Along the route: low 3,589 ft / 1,094 m · high 3,914 ft / 1,193 m
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. Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles. Official trail listings come from the agency named on each page. Distances and elevation gain marked ≈ are calculated from map data and are approximate. Check official sources for current conditions before you go.Washington trails · Oregon trails · Idaho trails · Sources · Privacy · Terms of Use