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Bull of the Woods Trail

Hiking trail · Santiam / Mount Jefferson

6.8 mi10.9 kmRound trip
≈1,339 ft≈408 mElevation gain
5,515 ft1,681 mHigh point
3 hr 38 minEstimated time

ModerateOut and back to Bull of the Woods. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

3.4 mi (5.4 km) to Bull of the Woods, measured from map
High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 1.1 mi (1.7 km) on FR 6340
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Bull Of The Woods (#550)
Trailhead: Bull of the Woods Trailhead
Coordinates: 44.92260, -122.10269
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Overview

Bull of the Woods Trail is a round-trip hike of 6.8 mi / 10.9 km in Santiam / Mount Jefferson. Expect about 1,339 ft / 408 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,515 ft / 1,681 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 38 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 4,580 ft / 1,396 m · high 5,515 ft / 1,681 m

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