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Rocky Rim Trail

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

12.5 mi20.1 kmRound trip

≈3,802 ft≈1,159 mElevation gain

6,020 ft1,835 mHigh point

7 hr 12 minEstimated time

Hard6.2 mi / 10.1 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 4.0 mi (6.4 km) on FR 2840 and FR 2840-400

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Rocky Rim (#1572)

Trailhead: Beaver Swamp Trailhead

On Forest Road 2840-400, near Canyonville, OR

Coordinates: 43.09347, -122.51711

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Overview

Rocky Rim Trail is a round-trip hike of 12.5 mi / 20.1 km near Canyonville, OR. Expect about 3,802 ft / 1,159 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,020 ft / 1,835 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 7 hr 12 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 4,029 ft / 1,228 m · high 5,978 ft / 1,822 m

Nearby

Beaver Swamp TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Old CampgroundCampground · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Fish LakeLake · 1.2 mi / 2 km
Castle Creek TrailHiking trail · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
Acker Divide TrailHiking trail · 1.9 mi / 3 km
Fish Lake TrailHiking trail · 2.1 mi / 3.4 km
Lakes TrailHiking trail · 2.4 mi / 3.9 km
Rocky Ridge TrailHiking trail · 2.7 mi / 4.4 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.