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Buckhorn Meadows Trail

Mapped as Buckhorn Meadows Trail #205

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

5.2 mi8.4 kmRound trip

≈1,280 ft≈390 mElevation gain

7,054 ft2,150 mHigh point

3 hr 1 minEstimated time

Moderate2.6 mi / 4.2 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 6.9 mi (11.1 km) on FR 1520

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Buckhorn Meadows (#205)

Trailhead: Buckhorn Meadow Trailhead

On Forest Road 1520, near Seneca, OR

Coordinates: 44.25351, -118.75577

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Overview

Buckhorn Meadows Trail is a round-trip hike of 5.2 mi / 8.4 km near Seneca, OR. Expect about 1,280 ft / 390 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,054 ft / 2,150 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 1 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 5,945 ft / 1,812 m · high 7,021 ft / 2,140 m

Nearby

Canyon Meadows CampgroundCampground · 1.5 mi / 2.4 km
Trail #5000Hiking trail · 2.7 mi / 4.4 km
Indian Springs CampgroundCampground · 2.8 mi / 4.6 km
Trail #5001Hiking trail · 2.9 mi / 4.7 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.