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Castle Creek Trail

Hiking trail · Crater Lake / Southern Cascades · Trailhead near Shady Cove, OR

17.7 mi28.5 kmRound trip

≈4,180 ft≈1,274 mElevation gain

5,758 ft1,755 mHigh point

9 hr 24 minEstimated time

Hard8.9 mi / 14.3 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 7.0 mi (11.3 km) on FR 3700-800 and FR 3700-870

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Castle Creek (#1576)

Trailhead: Happy Camp Trailhead

On Forest Road 3700-870, near Shady Cove, OR

Coordinates: 43.08750, -122.42315

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Overview

Castle Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 17.7 mi / 28.5 km near Shady Cove, OR. Expect about 4,180 ft / 1,274 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,758 ft / 1,755 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 9 hr 24 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 3,015 ft / 919 m · high 5,732 ft / 1,747 m

Nearby

Little Black RockPeak · 0.8 mi / 1.2 km
Rocky Rim TrailHiking trail · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
Rocky Ridge TrailHiking trail · 1.8 mi / 2.8 km
Fish Lake TrailHiking trail · 2.6 mi / 4.2 km
Prong CreekHiking trail · 2.6 mi / 4.3 km
Lakes TrailHiking trail · 2.7 mi / 4.4 km
Fish LakeLake · 2.9 mi / 4.6 km
Deer Lick FallsWaterfall · 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.