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Gardner Mine Trail Mapped as Gardner Mine Trail #1122
Hiking trail · South Coast · Trailhead near Brookings, OR
6.1 mi9.8 km Round trip
≈1,368 ft≈417 m Elevation gain
3,898 ft1,188 m High point
3 hr 23 min Estimated time
Moderate 3 mi / 4.9 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Gardner Mine (#1122)
Trailhead: Vulcan Lake Trailhead
On Forest Road 1909, near Brookings, OR
Coordinates: 42.19602, -123.99102
Overview Gardner Mine Trail is a round-trip hike of 6.1 mi / 9.8 km near Brookings, OR. Expect about 1,368 ft / 417 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 3,898 ft / 1,188 m. Difficulty: Moderate . At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 23 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.
Elevation profile Along the route: low 3,025 ft / 922 m · high 3,894 ft / 1,187 m
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. Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles. Official trail listings come from the agency named on each page. Distances and elevation gain marked ≈ are calculated from map data and are approximate. Check official sources for current conditions before you go.Washington trails · Oregon trails · Idaho trails · Sources · Privacy · Terms of Use