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Moore Creek Trail

Mapped as Moore Creek Trail #3840

Hiking trail · Oakridge / Willamette Pass

9.9 mi15.9 kmRound trip

≈607 ft≈185 mElevation gain

5,443 ft1,659 mHigh point

4 hr 25 minEstimated time

Moderate4.9 mi / 8 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 8.2 mi (13.2 km) on FR 4650, FR 4650-400, FR 4652 and other forest roads

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Moore Creek (#3840)

Trailhead

Coordinates: 43.66232, -121.90325

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Overview

Moore Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 9.9 mi / 15.9 km in Oakridge / Willamette Pass. Expect about 607 ft / 185 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,443 ft / 1,659 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 4 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 4,836 ft / 1,474 m · high 5,440 ft / 1,658 m

Nearby

Pine ButtePeak · 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.