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Horsepasture Mountain Trail

Mapped as Horsepasture Mountain Trail #4347

Hiking trail · McKenzie / Three Sisters · Trailhead near Blue River, OR

2.5 mi4.1 kmRound trip
≈912 ft≈278 mElevation gain
5,636 ft1,718 mHigh point
1 hr 47 minEstimated time

ModerateOut and back to Horsepasture Mountain. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

1.3 mi (2.0 km) to Horsepasture Mountain
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Horsepasture Mtn (#4347)
Trailhead: Horsepasture Trailhead
On Forest Road 1993, near Blue River, OR
Coordinates: 44.11366, -122.10403
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Overview

Horsepasture Mountain Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.5 mi / 4.1 km near Blue River, OR. Expect about 912 ft / 278 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,636 ft / 1,718 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 47 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 4,734 ft / 1,443 m · high 5,604 ft / 1,708 m

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