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Quaking Aspen Trail Mapped as Quaking Aspen Swamp Trail #3332
Hiking trail · McKenzie / Three Sisters · Trailhead near Blue River, OR
3.9 mi6.2 km Round trip
≈692 ft≈211 m Elevation gain
4,669 ft1,423 m High point
2 hr 10 min Estimated time
Moderate 1.9 mi / 3.1 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.
High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 6.9 mi (11.1 km) on FR 1993
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Quaking Aspen (#3332)
Trailhead: Lowder (Upper)
On Forest Road 1993, near Blue River, OR
Coordinates: 44.06556, -122.09501
Overview Quaking Aspen Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.9 mi / 6.2 km near Blue River, OR. Expect about 692 ft / 211 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,669 ft / 1,423 m. Difficulty: Moderate . At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 10 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.
Elevation profile Along the route: low 4,177 ft / 1,273 m · high 4,659 ft / 1,420 m
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. Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles. Official trail listings come from the agency named on each page. Distances and elevation gain marked ≈ are calculated from map data and are approximate. Check official sources for current conditions before you go.Washington trails · Oregon trails · Idaho trails · Sources · Privacy · Terms of Use