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Salmon Lakes Trail

Mapped as Salmon Lakes Trail #3585

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

10.4 mi16.7 kmRound trip

≈1,811 ft≈552 mElevation gain

5,571 ft1,698 mHigh point

5 hr 17 minEstimated time

Hard5.2 mi / 8.4 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 9.7 mi (15.6 km) on FR 2417 and FR 2424

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Salmon Lakes (#3585)

Trailhead: Waldo Mountain

On Forest Road 2424, near Oakridge, OR

Coordinates: 43.77627, -122.14601

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Overview

Salmon Lakes Trail is a round-trip hike of 10.4 mi / 16.7 km near Oakridge, OR. Expect about 1,811 ft / 552 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,571 ft / 1,698 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 5 hr 17 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 4,403 ft / 1,342 m · high 5,561 ft / 1,695 m

Nearby

Lake ChetloLake · 0.7 mi / 1.1 km
Winchester Ridge Trail #3596Hiking trail · 1.2 mi / 2 km
Six Lakes Trail #3597Hiking trail · 1.4 mi / 2.3 km
Upper Eddeeleo LakeLake · 1.8 mi / 2.9 km
Round LakeLake · 1.8 mi / 2.9 km
Waldo LakeLake · 1.9 mi / 3.1 km
Waldo MountainPeak · 1.9 mi / 3.1 km
Upper Rigdon LakeLake · 2.3 mi / 3.7 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.