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Crescent Mountain Trail

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

8.9 mi14.4 kmRound trip
≈2,182 ft≈665 mElevation gain
5,673 ft1,729 mHigh point
4 hr 56 minEstimated time

HardOut and back to Crescent Mountain. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

4.5 mi (7.2 km) to Crescent Mountain, measured from map
High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 0.3 mi (0.5 km) on FR 2067-508
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Crescent Mountain (#3384)
Trailhead: Crescent Mountain
On Forest Road 508, near Sisters, OR
Coordinates: 44.42931, -122.03051
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Overview

Crescent Mountain Trail is a round-trip hike of 8.9 mi / 14.4 km near Sisters, OR. Expect about 2,182 ft / 665 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,673 ft / 1,729 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 4 hr 56 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 3,606 ft / 1,099 m · high 5,643 ft / 1,720 m

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