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Meadow Fork Trail

Mapped as Meadow Fork Trail #376

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

8.9 mi14.3 kmRound trip

≈2,372 ft≈723 mElevation gain

7,858 ft2,395 mHigh point

5 hr 1 minEstimated time

Hard4.4 mi / 7.2 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 2.4 mi (3.9 km) on FR 1648, FR 1648-021 and FR 1648-039

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Meadow Fork (#376)

Trailhead: Meadow Fork Trailhead

On Forest Road 039, near Seneca, OR

Coordinates: 44.23980, -118.63074

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Overview

Meadow Fork Trail is a round-trip hike of 8.9 mi / 14.3 km near Seneca, OR. Expect about 2,372 ft / 723 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,858 ft / 2,395 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 5 hr 1 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 5,738 ft / 1,749 m · high 7,854 ft / 2,394 m

Nearby

Big Creek Trail #377Hiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Snowshoe Trail #380Hiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Mud Lake Trail #379Hiking trail · 1.4 mi / 2.2 km
Lake Creek Trail #378Hiking trail · 1.4 mi / 2.3 km
Kimport RidgePeak · 2.2 mi / 3.6 km
Murray CampgroundCampground · 2.3 mi / 3.8 km
Lake Creek Organization CampCampground · 2.7 mi / 4.4 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.