North Fork Smith River Trail

Hiking trail · Central Coast · Trailhead near Mapleton, OR

11.3 mi18.2 kmRound trip

≈2,096 ft≈639 mElevation gain

860 ft262 mHigh point

5 hr 48 minEstimated time

Hard5.7 mi / 9.1 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, North Fork Smith River Trail (#1351)

Trailhead: North Fork Smith Trailhead

Off United States Forest Service Road 23, near Mapleton, OR

Coordinates: 43.87501, -123.82813

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Overview

North Fork Smith River Trail is a round-trip hike of 11.3 mi / 18.2 km near Mapleton, OR. Expect about 2,096 ft / 639 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 860 ft / 262 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 5 hr 48 min. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 361 ft / 110 m · high 801 ft / 244 m

Nearby

Baldy MountainPeak · 2.9 mi / 4.7 km
Mount GraybackPeak · 3 mi / 4.8 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.