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Horseshoe Saddle Trail

Mapped as Horsehoe Saddle Trail #712

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

1.6 mi2.5 kmRound trip

≈197 ft≈60 mElevation gain

5,531 ft1,686 mHigh point

1 hrEstimated time

Easy0.8 mi / 1.3 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 4220 and FR 4220-190

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Horseshoe Saddle (#712)

Trailhead

On Forest Road 4220, near Detroit, OR

Coordinates: 44.77982, -121.78542

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Overview

Horseshoe Saddle Trail is a round-trip hike of 1.6 mi / 2.5 km near Detroit, OR. Expect about 197 ft / 60 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,531 ft / 1,686 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr. 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 5,328 ft / 1,624 m · high 5,531 ft / 1,686 m

Nearby

Horsehoe LakeLake · 0.6 mi / 1 km
Pyramid Butte Trail #740Hiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.7 km
Breitenbush LakeLake · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
Monon Lake Trail #729Hiking trail · 1.3 mi / 2.1 km
Monon LakeLake · 1.4 mi / 2.2 km
Upper LakeLake · 1.5 mi / 2.5 km
Timber LakeLake · 1.5 mi / 2.5 km
Olallie LakeLake · 2 mi / 3.3 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.