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Saddleblanket Trail

Mapped as Saddleblanket Trail #3487

Hiking trail · Oakridge / Willamette Pass · Trailhead near Lowell, OR

3.4 mi5.5 kmRound trip

≈751 ft≈229 mElevation gain

4,921 ft1,500 mHigh point

2 hr 2 minEstimated time

Moderate1.7 mi / 2.8 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 7.8 mi (12.6 km) on FR 1824, FR 1824-142 and FR 1824-144

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Saddleblanket (#3487)

Trailhead: Saddleblanket Trailhead

Off National Forest Development Road 1824-144, near Lowell, OR

Coordinates: 43.90667, -122.51335

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Overview

Saddleblanket Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.4 mi / 5.5 km near Lowell, OR. Expect about 751 ft / 229 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,921 ft / 1,500 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 2 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 4,341 ft / 1,323 m · high 4,921 ft / 1,500 m

Nearby

Saddleblanket MountainPeak · 0.9 mi / 1.4 km
Alpine TrailHiking trail · 2.5 mi / 4 km
Sourgrass MountainPeak · 3.1 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.