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Gordan Peak Trail

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

14.2 mi22.8 kmRound trip

≈2,631 ft≈802 mElevation gain

4,711 ft1,436 mHigh point

7 hr 11 minEstimated time

Hard7.1 mi / 11.4 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 1.5 mi (2.4 km) on FR 1161

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Gordan Peak (#3387)

Trailhead

On Forest Road 1161, near Idanha, OR

Coordinates: 44.56533, -122.11054

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Overview

Gordan Peak Trail is a round-trip hike of 14.2 mi / 22.8 km near Idanha, OR. Expect about 2,631 ft / 802 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,711 ft / 1,436 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 7 hr 11 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 2,326 ft / 709 m · high 4,675 ft / 1,425 m

Nearby

Pyramid Peak TrailHiking trail · 1.3 mi / 2 km
Donaca LakeLake · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
South Pyramid Horse CampCampground · 1.7 mi / 2.8 km
Swamp PeakPeak · 2.9 mi / 4.7 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.