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Pup Prairie Trail

Hiking trail · Crater Lake / Southern Cascades · Trailhead near Shady Cove, OR

3.6 mi5.8 kmRound trip
≈702 ft≈214 mElevation gain
5,427 ft1,654 mHigh point
2 hr 4 minEstimated time

Easy1.8 mi / 2.9 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, Pup Prairie (#1434)
Trailhead
On Forest Road 6515, near Shady Cove, OR
Coordinates: 43.01807, -122.46021
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Overview

Pup Prairie Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.6 mi / 5.8 km near Shady Cove, OR. Expect about 702 ft / 214 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,427 ft / 1,654 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 4 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 4,974 ft / 1,516 m · high 5,410 ft / 1,649 m

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