Mother Lode Mine Trail

Hiking trail · Bend / Central Oregon · Trailhead near Prineville, OR

2.4 mi3.8 kmRound trip

≈794 ft≈242 mElevation gain

6,726 ft2,050 mHigh point

1 hr 39 minEstimated time

Moderate1.2 mi / 1.9 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 0.8 mi (1.3 km) on FR 4205

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Mother Lode Mine (#808A)

Trailhead: Mother Lode Mine Trailhead

On Forest Road 4205, near Prineville, OR

Coordinates: 44.33986, -120.35922

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Overview

Mother Lode Mine Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.4 mi / 3.8 km near Prineville, OR. Expect about 794 ft / 242 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,726 ft / 2,050 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 39 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 5,906 ft / 1,800 m · high 6,709 ft / 2,045 m

Nearby

Lookout Mountain TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Independent Mine Trail #808Hiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Baneberry TrailHiking trail · 0.2 mi / 0.3 km
Round Mountain Trail #805Hiking trail · 0.2 mi / 0.3 km
Lookout MountainPeak · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
North PointPeak · 1.3 mi / 2 km
Winter ButtePeak · 1.6 mi / 2.6 km
South PointPeak · 2.6 mi / 4.2 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.