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Gate Creek Trail

Mapped as Gate Creek Trail #3412

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

5.8 mi9.3 kmRound trip

≈1,614 ft≈492 mElevation gain

5,223 ft1,592 mHigh point

3 hr 25 minEstimated time

Moderate2.9 mi / 4.7 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 4.2 mi (6.8 km) on FR 2672 and FR 1598

Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Gate Creek (#3412)

Trailhead: Gate Creek Trailhead

On Forest Road 1598, near Sisters, OR

Coordinates: 44.37127, -122.05478

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Overview

Gate Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 5.8 mi / 9.3 km near Sisters, OR. Expect about 1,614 ft / 492 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,223 ft / 1,592 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 25 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 3,668 ft / 1,118 m · high 5,213 ft / 1,589 m

Nearby

Heart Lake Trail #3407Hiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Browder RidgePeak · 0.6 mi / 0.9 km
Heart LakeLake · 1.2 mi / 1.9 km
Hackleman Old Growth Trail #3411Hiking trail · 2 mi / 3.3 km
Browder Ridge Trail #3409Hiking trail · 2.2 mi / 3.5 km
Wildcat MountainPeak · 2.3 mi / 3.6 km
Lost Prairie Group CampgroundCampground · 2.6 mi / 4.3 km
South PeakPeak · 3 mi / 4.8 km

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.