O'Brien Creek Trail

Mapped as O'Brien Creek Trail #900

Hiking trail · Rogue / Siskiyou · Trailhead near Jacksonville, OR

6 mi9.7 kmRound trip

≈2,116 ft≈645 mElevation gain

6,115 ft1,864 mHigh point

3 hr 47 minEstimated time

Moderate3 mi / 4.9 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 2.0 mi (3.2 km) on FR 1005

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, O'Brien Creek (#900)

Trailhead: O'Brien Creek Upper Trailhead

On Forest Road 1005, near Jacksonville, OR

Coordinates: 42.10673, -123.27087

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Overview

O'Brien Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 6 mi / 9.7 km near Jacksonville, OR. Expect about 2,116 ft / 645 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,115 ft / 1,864 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 47 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 3,950 ft / 1,204 m · high 6,073 ft / 1,851 m

Nearby

Grayback MountainPeak · 1.3 mi / 2.1 km
Big Sugarloaf PeakPeak · 1.4 mi / 2.2 km
Miller Lake TrailHiking trail · 2.8 mi / 4.5 km
Layton Ditch TrailHiking trail · 3.1 mi / 5 km
Blm 39-5-23.1Hiking trail · 3.1 mi / 5 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.