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Little North Santiam Trail Mapped as Little North Santiam Trail #3338
Hiking trail · Santiam / Mount Jefferson · Trailhead near Gates, OR
7.5 mi12 km Round trip
≈1,539 ft≈469 m Elevation gain
1,831 ft558 m High point
4 hr 1 min Estimated time
Moderate 3.7 mi / 6 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.
High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 0.4 mi (0.6 km) on FR 2209-201
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Little North Santiam (#3338)
Trailhead: Little N Santiam River West Trailhead
On Forest Road 2209-201, near Gates, OR
Coordinates: 44.83381, -122.34961
Overview Little North Santiam Trail is a round-trip hike of 7.5 mi / 12 km near Gates, OR. Expect about 1,539 ft / 469 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 1,831 ft / 558 m. Difficulty: Moderate . At an average pace, plan on about 4 hr 1 min. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.
Elevation profile Along the route: low 1,201 ft / 366 m · high 1,791 ft / 546 m
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. Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles. Official trail listings come from the agency named on each page. Distances and elevation gain marked ≈ are calculated from map data and are approximate. Check official sources for current conditions before you go.Washington trails · Oregon trails · Idaho trails · Sources · Privacy · Terms of Use