Clay Creek Trail

Hiking trail · Central Coast · Trailhead near Veneta, OR

1.6 mi2.6 kmLoop

≈607 ft≈185 mElevation gain

948 ft289 mHigh point

1 hr 15 minEstimated time

ModerateA loop that ends where it starts. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

1.6 mi (2.6 km) loop, measured from map

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: Bureau of Land Management, Clay Creek Trail

Trailhead: Clay Creek Ridge Trail

Off Clay Creek Road, near Veneta, OR

Coordinates: 43.90331, -123.56670

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Overview

Clay Creek Trail is a loop hike of 1.6 mi / 2.6 km near Veneta, OR. Expect about 607 ft / 185 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 948 ft / 289 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 15 min. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 515 ft / 157 m · high 919 ft / 280 m

Nearby

Upper North CreekHiking trail · 0.9 mi / 1.5 km
ProtococcusHiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.7 km
Siuslaw BendHiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
Haskins RidgeHiking trail · 2.2 mi / 3.5 km
H-LineHiking trail · 2.6 mi / 4.2 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: Bureau of Land Management.