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Sandstone Trail

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

6.1 mi9.8 kmRound trip

≈1,991 ft≈607 mElevation gain

5,272 ft1,607 mHigh point

3 hr 44 minEstimated time

Moderate3 mi / 4.9 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 4.7 mi (7.5 km) on FR 2947 and FR 2947-300

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Sandstone (#1436)

Trailhead

Off Falcon Creek Road, near Canyonville, OR

Coordinates: 42.98388, -122.51238

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Overview

Sandstone Trail is a round-trip hike of 6.1 mi / 9.8 km near Canyonville, OR. Expect about 1,991 ft / 607 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,272 ft / 1,607 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 44 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 3,507 ft / 1,069 m · high 5,272 ft / 1,607 m

Nearby

Anderson MountainPeak · 1.8 mi / 2.9 km
Falcon ButtePeak · 2.1 mi / 3.5 km
Anderson Mountain TrailHiking trail · 2.2 mi / 3.6 km
Falcon CreekCampground · 2.4 mi / 3.9 km
Hershberger OHV TrailHiking trail · 2.8 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.