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Old Summit Trail

Mapped as Old Summit Trail #4014

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

16.6 mi26.7 kmRound trip

≈1,978 ft≈603 mElevation gain

5,459 ft1,664 mHigh point

7 hr 45 minEstimated time

Hard8.3 mi / 13.4 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, Old Summit (#4014)

Trailhead: Pacific Crest Trail - Santiam Pass Trail

Near Sisters, OR

Coordinates: 44.42564, -121.84868

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Overview

Old Summit Trail is a round-trip hike of 16.6 mi / 26.7 km near Sisters, OR. Expect about 1,978 ft / 603 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,459 ft / 1,664 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 7 hr 45 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 4,783 ft / 1,458 m · high 5,440 ft / 1,658 m

Nearby

Santiam Lake Trail #3491Hiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Hayrick GladeHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Hogg Meadow TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Hogg RockPeak · 1.2 mi / 1.9 km
Square LakeLake · 1.6 mi / 2.6 km
Hayrick ButtePeak · 2.1 mi / 3.3 km
Long LakeLake · 2.2 mi / 3.6 km
Hoodoo ButtePeak · 2.3 mi / 3.7 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.