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Brush Creek Trail

Hiking trail · Santiam / Mount Jefferson · Trailhead near Sisters, OR

6.5 mi10.5 kmRound trip

≈1,654 ft≈504 mElevation gain

6,250 ft1,905 mHigh point

3 hr 43 minEstimated time

Moderate3.3 mi / 5.3 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 5.0 mi (8.0 km) on FR 1260-200, FR 1230 and FR 1230-900

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Brush Creek (#4004)

Trailhead: Brush Creek Trailhead

Off NFD 1230-900, near Sisters, OR

Coordinates: 44.55551, -121.75161

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Overview

Brush Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 6.5 mi / 10.5 km near Sisters, OR. Expect about 1,654 ft / 504 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,250 ft / 1,905 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 43 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 4,941 ft / 1,506 m · high 6,227 ft / 1,898 m

Nearby

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Swallow Lake Trail #3488Hiking trail · 0.9 mi / 1.5 km
Table Lake Trail #4003Hiking trail · 2 mi / 3.2 km
Carl LakeLake · 2 mi / 3.3 km
Carl Lake Trail #4003Hiking trail · 2.5 mi / 4 km
Marion LakeLake · 2.8 mi / 4.5 km
Marion Lake Trail 3436Hiking trail · 2.8 mi / 4.5 km
Minto Pass Trail #3437Hiking 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.