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High Divide Trail

Mapped as High Divide Trail #3572

Hiking trail · Oakridge / Willamette Pass · Trailhead near Oakridge, OR

9.5 mi15.3 kmRound trip

≈2,185 ft≈666 mElevation gain

6,207 ft1,892 mHigh point

5 hr 9 minEstimated time

Hard4.8 mi / 7.7 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: the last stretch is on a high-clearance forest road

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, High Divide (#3572)

Trailhead: Bunchgrass Trailhead (Upper)

On Forest Road 5883-381, near Oakridge, OR

Coordinates: 43.67117, -122.13209

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Overview

High Divide Trail is a round-trip hike of 9.5 mi / 15.3 km near Oakridge, OR. Expect about 2,185 ft / 666 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,207 ft / 1,892 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 5 hr 9 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 5,354 ft / 1,632 m · high 6,171 ft / 1,881 m

Nearby

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Fuji Mountain Trail #3674Hiking trail · 1.9 mi / 3.1 km
Mount David DouglasPeak · 1.9 mi / 3.1 km
Lucas LakeLake · 2 mi / 3.2 km
Mt. Ray Trail #3682Hiking trail · 2 mi / 3.2 km
Black Creek Trail #3551Hiking trail · 2.4 mi / 3.9 km
Upper Island LakeLake · 2.7 mi / 4.3 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.