Shan Creek Trail

Hiking trail · Rogue / Siskiyou · Trailhead near Grants Pass, OR

9.6 mi15.4 kmRound trip

≈2,365 ft≈721 mElevation gain

3,983 ft1,214 mHigh point

5 hr 17 minEstimated time

Hard4.8 mi / 7.7 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 5.3 mi (8.5 km) on FR 2509 and FR 2509-056

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Shan Creek (#1145)

Trailhead: Shan Creek Trailhead

Off Pickett Ridge Road, near Grants Pass, OR

Coordinates: 42.47001, -123.54101

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Overview

Shan Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 9.6 mi / 15.4 km near Grants Pass, OR. Expect about 2,365 ft / 721 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 3,983 ft / 1,214 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 5 hr 17 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 2,303 ft / 702 m · high 3,973 ft / 1,211 m

Nearby

Limpy Botanical Interpretive Loop Trail #1133Hiking trail · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
Little Pickett P LineHiking trail · 3 mi / 4.8 km
Buckhorn MountainHiking trail · 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.