Erma Bells Trail is a round-trip hike of 8.8 mi / 14.1 km near Blue River, OR. Expect about 1,168 ft / 356 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,190 ft / 1,582 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 4 hr 18 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 4,436 ft / 1,352 m · high 5,190 ft / 1,582 m