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Rockpile Lake Trail

Mapped as Rockpile Lake Trail #4005

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

11.1 mi17.8 kmRound trip

≈2,270 ft≈692 mElevation gain

6,296 ft1,919 mHigh point

5 hr 48 minEstimated time

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

5.5 mi (8.9 km) to Rockpile Lake

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 3.7 mi (5.9 km) on FR 1235

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Rockpile Lake (#4005)

Trailhead: Bear Valley Trailhead

Off National Forest Development Road 1235, near Sisters, OR

Coordinates: 44.52000, -121.76420

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Overview

Rockpile Lake Trail is a round-trip hike of 11.1 mi / 17.8 km near Sisters, OR. Expect about 2,270 ft / 692 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,296 ft / 1,919 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 5 hr 48 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 4,154 ft / 1,266 m · high 6,286 ft / 1,916 m

Nearby

Brush Creek TrailHiking trail · 0.4 mi / 0.7 km
Swallow Lake Trail #3488Hiking trail · 1.4 mi / 2.2 km
Table Lake Trail #4003Hiking trail · 2.4 mi / 3.9 km
Carl LakeLake · 2.5 mi / 4 km
Minto Pass Trail #3437Hiking trail · 2.6 mi / 4.2 km
Marion LakeLake · 2.7 mi / 4.4 km
Marion Lake Trail 3436Hiking trail · 2.8 mi / 4.5 km
Wasco LakeLake · 2.9 mi / 4.7 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.