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Joaquin Miller Trail

Mapped as Joaquin Miller Trail #219

Hiking trail · Eastern Oregon / Blue Mountains · Trailhead near Canyon City, OR

11.4 mi18.4 kmRound trip

≈3,146 ft≈959 mElevation gain

7,631 ft2,326 mHigh point

6 hr 25 minEstimated time

Hard5.7 mi / 9.2 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 4.9 mi (7.9 km) on FR 6510

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Joaquin Miller (#219)

Trailhead: Joaquin Miller Trailhead

Off National Forest Secondary Route 6510, near Canyon City, OR

Coordinates: 44.28871, -118.89196

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Overview

Joaquin Miller Trail is a round-trip hike of 11.4 mi / 18.4 km near Canyon City, OR. Expect about 3,146 ft / 959 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,631 ft / 2,326 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 6 hr 25 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 5,571 ft / 1,698 m · high 7,608 ft / 2,319 m

Nearby

National Forest Secondary Rout #768Hiking trail · 1.4 mi / 2.2 km
East Fork Canyon Creek Trail #211Hiking trail · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
National Forest Secondary Route #843Hiking trail · 1.7 mi / 2.8 km
Tamarack Creek Trail #202Hiking trail · 1.8 mi / 2.8 km
Sheep RockPeak · 2.9 mi / 4.6 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.