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Red Lake Trail

Mapped as Red Lake Trail #719

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

7.7 mi12.4 kmRound trip

≈1,056 ft≈322 mElevation gain

5,361 ft1,634 mHigh point

3 hr 50 minEstimated time

ModerateOut and back to Red Lake. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

3.9 mi (6.2 km) to Red Lake, measured from map

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Red Lake (#719)

Trailhead

On Forest Road 4220, near Detroit, OR

Coordinates: 44.81102, -121.79457

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Overview

Red Lake Trail is a round-trip hike of 7.7 mi / 12.4 km near Detroit, OR. Expect about 1,056 ft / 322 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,361 ft / 1,634 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 50 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 4,646 ft / 1,416 m · high 5,344 ft / 1,629 m

Nearby

Red LakeLake · 1.2 mi / 1.9 km
Averill LakeLake · 1.4 mi / 2.3 km
Bald ButtePeak · 1.5 mi / 2.4 km
Sportsman LakesLake · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
Potato ButtePeak · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
Wolf LakeLake · 1.9 mi / 3 km
Sheep LakeLake · 2.1 mi / 3.3 km
Fish LakeLake · 3 mi / 4.9 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.