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Brown Mountain North Trail

Mapped as Brown Mountain North Trail #3724

Hiking trail · Crater Lake / Southern Cascades · Trailhead near Klamath Falls, OR

4.5 mi7.3 kmRound trip

≈696 ft≈212 mElevation gain

5,663 ft1,726 mHigh point

2 hr 25 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 2.7 mi (4.4 km) on FR 3640

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Brown Mountain North (#3724)

Trailhead: Brown Mountain Intermediate Trailhead

Off National Forest Development Road 3640, near Klamath Falls, OR

Coordinates: 42.35855, -122.24383

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Overview

Brown Mountain North Trail is a round-trip hike of 4.5 mi / 7.3 km near Klamath Falls, OR. Expect about 696 ft / 212 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,663 ft / 1,726 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 25 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 4,961 ft / 1,512 m · high 5,659 ft / 1,725 m

Nearby

Aspen Point CampgroundCampground · 1 mi / 1.7 km
Lake of the WoodsLake · 1.3 mi / 2.1 km
Campground Shorefront TrailHiking trail · 1.5 mi / 2.4 km
Brown Mountain Trail #1005Hiking trail · 1.6 mi / 2.6 km
Pearce PointPeak · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
High Lakes Trail #6200Hiking trail · 2.2 mi / 3.5 km
Brown MountainPeak · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
Mt. McLoughlin 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.