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Muir Creek Trail Hiking trail · Crater Lake / Southern Cascades · Trailhead near Shady Cove, OR
6.3 mi10.1 km Round trip
≈558 ft≈170 m Elevation gain
4,199 ft1,280 m High point
3 hr 1 min Estimated time
Moderate 3.1 mi / 5.1 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Muir Creek (#1042)
Trailhead: Muir Creek Trailhead
Off Diamond Lake Highway, near Shady Cove, OR
Coordinates: 43.04801, -122.35101
Overview Muir Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 6.3 mi / 10.1 km near Shady Cove, OR. Expect about 558 ft / 170 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,199 ft / 1,280 m. Difficulty: Moderate . At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 1 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.
Elevation profile Along the route: low 3,907 ft / 1,191 m · high 4,170 ft / 1,271 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