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Independence Rock Trail

Mapped as Independence Rock Trail #3431

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

1.6 mi2.6 kmRound trip

≈367 ft≈112 mElevation gain

2,844 ft867 mHigh point

1 hr 7 minEstimated time

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

0.8 mi (1.3 km) to Independence Rock, measured from map

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Independence Rock (#3431)

Trailhead: Independence Rock

Off Marion Creek Road, near Idanha, OR

Coordinates: 44.61347, -121.94780

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Overview

Independence Rock Trail is a round-trip hike of 1.6 mi / 2.6 km near Idanha, OR. Expect about 367 ft / 112 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 2,844 ft / 867 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 7 min. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 2,464 ft / 751 m · high 2,831 ft / 863 m

Nearby

Marion Forks CampgroundCampground · 0.3 mi / 0.5 km
Independence RockPeak · 0.4 mi / 0.7 km
Nan-Scott LakeLake · 0.7 mi / 1.1 km
Bugaboo Ridge TrailHiking trail · 1.5 mi / 2.5 km
Riverside at Detroit CampgroundCampground · 2 mi / 3.2 km
Presley LakeLake · 2.2 mi / 3.5 km
National Forest Development 2255-820Hiking trail · 2.7 mi / 4.3 km
Minto Mountain Trail #3448Hiking trail · 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.