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South Breitenbush Gorge Trail Mapped as South Breitenbush Gorge Trail #3366
Hiking trail · Santiam / Mount Jefferson · Trailhead near Detroit, OR
8.6 mi13.9 km Round trip
≈1,014 ft≈309 m Elevation gain
3,054 ft931 m High point
4 hr 10 min Estimated time
Moderate 4.3 mi / 7 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.
High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 0.4 mi (0.6 km) on FR 4685
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, South Breitenbush Gorge (#3366)
Trailhead: Breitenbush Gorge West, Trailhead
On Forest Road 4685, near Detroit, OR
Coordinates: 44.77538, -121.95416
Overview South Breitenbush Gorge Trail is a round-trip hike of 8.6 mi / 13.9 km near Detroit, OR. Expect about 1,014 ft / 309 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 3,054 ft / 931 m. Difficulty: Moderate . At an average pace, plan on about 4 hr 10 min. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.
Elevation profile Along the route: low 2,441 ft / 744 m · high 3,051 ft / 930 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