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Pioneer Gulch Trail

Mapped as Pioneer Gulch Trail #3630

Hiking trail · Oakridge / Willamette Pass · Trailhead near Oakridge, OR

2.5 mi4.1 kmRound trip

≈1,050 ft≈320 mElevation gain

5,709 ft1,740 mHigh point

1 hr 51 minEstimated time

Moderate1.3 mi / 2.1 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 3.6 mi (5.8 km) on FR 2149 and FR 2160

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Pioneer Gulch (#3630)

Trailhead

Off Rockpile Road, near Oakridge, OR

Coordinates: 43.49876, -122.19396

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Overview

Pioneer Gulch Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.5 mi / 4.1 km near Oakridge, OR. Expect about 1,050 ft / 320 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,709 ft / 1,740 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 51 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 4,642 ft / 1,415 m · high 5,702 ft / 1,738 m

Nearby

Corrigan LakeLake · 1.3 mi / 2.1 km
Corrigan Lake Trail #3654Hiking trail · 1.3 mi / 2.2 km
Rockpile Trail #3632Hiking trail · 1.3 mi / 2.2 km
Diamond RockpilePeak · 2.2 mi / 3.5 km
Blue LakeLake · 2.3 mi / 3.6 km
Marie LakeLake · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
Bear MountainPeak · 2.4 mi / 3.9 km
Diamond PeakPeak · 2.7 mi / 4.3 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.