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Black Creek Trail

Mapped as Black Creek Trail #3551

Hiking trail · Oakridge / Willamette Pass · Trailhead near Oakridge, OR

7.3 mi11.8 kmRound trip

≈2,198 ft≈670 mElevation gain

5,495 ft1,675 mHigh point

4 hr 20 minEstimated time

Moderate3.7 mi / 5.9 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 8.1 mi (13.0 km) on FR 2421

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Black Creek (#3551)

Trailhead: Black Creek (West)

On Forest Road 2421, near Oakridge, OR

Coordinates: 43.70278, -122.11085

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Overview

Black Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 7.3 mi / 11.8 km near Oakridge, OR. Expect about 2,198 ft / 670 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,495 ft / 1,675 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 4 hr 20 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 3,373 ft / 1,028 m · high 5,486 ft / 1,672 m

Nearby

Last LakeLake · 1 mi / 1.5 km
Lillian FallsWaterfall · 1.1 mi / 1.7 km
Cardiac LakeLake · 1.2 mi / 1.9 km
Sump LakeLake · 1.4 mi / 2.3 km
Bongo LakeLake · 1.6 mi / 2.5 km
Mt. Ray Trail #3682Hiking trail · 2.2 mi / 3.5 km
High Divide Trail #3572Hiking trail · 2.4 mi / 3.9 km
Waldo Meadows Trail #3591Hiking trail · 3.1 mi / 5 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.