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North Pyramid Trail

Hiking trail · Santiam / Mount Jefferson · Trailhead near Idanha, OR

5.2 mi8.4 kmRound trip

≈1,801 ft≈549 mElevation gain

5,036 ft1,535 mHigh point

3 hr 18 minEstimated time

ModerateOut and back to North Pyramid. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

2.6 mi (4.2 km) to North Pyramid, measured from map

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, North Pyramid (#4161)

Trailhead: North Pyramid

Off Parish Lake Road, near Idanha, OR

Coordinates: 44.53292, -122.06932

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Overview

North Pyramid Trail is a round-trip hike of 5.2 mi / 8.4 km near Idanha, OR. Expect about 1,801 ft / 549 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,036 ft / 1,535 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 18 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 3,353 ft / 1,022 m · high 5,016 ft / 1,529 m

Nearby

Pyramids TrailHiking trail · 0.1 mi / 0.2 km
Middle PyramidPeak · 0.2 mi / 0.3 km
North PyramidPeak · 0.5 mi / 0.8 km
South PyramidPeak · 0.8 mi / 1.3 km
South Pyramid Creek TrailHiking trail · 0.9 mi / 1.4 km
Parish LakeLake · 1.7 mi / 2.8 km
Parish Lake TrailHiking trail · 2.1 mi / 3.4 km
Daly LakeLake · 2.2 mi / 3.6 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.