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Shale Ridge Trail Mapped as Shale Ridge Trail #3567
Hiking trail · Oakridge / Willamette Pass · Trailhead near Oakridge, OR
11.9 mi19.1 km Round trip
≈2,238 ft≈682 m Elevation gain
4,528 ft1,380 m High point
6 hr 5 min Estimated time
Hard 5.9 mi / 9.6 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Shale Ridge (#3567)
Trailhead: North Fork (Shale Ridge)
Off Aufderheide Drive, near Oakridge, OR
Coordinates: 43.87809, -122.07062
Overview Shale Ridge Trail is a round-trip hike of 11.9 mi / 19.1 km near Oakridge, OR. Expect about 2,238 ft / 682 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,528 ft / 1,380 m. Difficulty: Hard . At an average pace, plan on about 6 hr 5 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.
Elevation profile Along the route: low 2,933 ft / 894 m · high 4,495 ft / 1,370 m
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. Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles. Official trail listings come from the agency named on each page. Distances and elevation gain marked ≈ are calculated from map data and are approximate. Check official sources for current conditions before you go.Washington trails · Oregon trails · Idaho trails · Sources · Privacy · Terms of Use