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Mount Thielsen Trail

Hiking trail · Crater Lake / Southern Cascades · Trailhead near Crescent, OR

8.9 mi14.3 kmRound trip
≈3,527 ft≈1,075 mElevation gain
9,009 ft2,746 mHigh point
5 hr 40 minEstimated time

HardOut and back to Mount Thielsen. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

4.4 mi (7.2 km) to Mount Thielsen
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Mt. Thielsen (#1456)
Trailhead: Mt Thielsen Trailhead
Off North Umpqua Highway, near Crescent, OR
Coordinates: 43.14626, -122.12641
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Overview

Mount Thielsen Trail is a round-trip hike of 8.9 mi / 14.3 km near Crescent, OR. Expect about 3,527 ft / 1,075 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 9,009 ft / 2,746 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 5 hr 40 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 5,417 ft / 1,651 m · high 8,944 ft / 2,726 m

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