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Donegan Prairie Trail

Mapped as Donegan Prairie

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

7.6 mi12.2 kmRound trip
≈948 ft≈289 mElevation gain
5,381 ft1,640 mHigh point
3 hr 44 minEstimated time

Moderate3.8 mi / 6.1 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 0.2 mi (0.3 km) on FR 2925-800
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Donegan Prairie (#1431)
Trailhead
Off Grassy Range Road, near Shady Cove, OR
Coordinates: 42.91785, -122.58957
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Overview

Donegan Prairie Trail is a round-trip hike of 7.6 mi / 12.2 km near Shady Cove, OR. Expect about 948 ft / 289 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,381 ft / 1,640 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 44 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 5,059 ft / 1,542 m · high 5,367 ft / 1,636 m

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