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South Breitenbush Trail

Mapped as South Breitenbush Trail #3375

Hiking trail · Santiam / Mount Jefferson · Trailhead near Detroit, OR

12.2 mi19.7 kmRound trip

≈3,458 ft≈1,054 mElevation gain

6,007 ft1,831 mHigh point

6 hr 54 minEstimated time

Hard6.1 mi / 9.9 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 4.4 mi (7.1 km) on FR 4685

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, South Breitenbush (#3375)

Trailhead: South Breitenbush Trailhead

On Forest Road 4685, near Detroit, OR

Coordinates: 44.74293, -121.88954

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Overview

South Breitenbush Trail is a round-trip hike of 12.2 mi / 19.7 km near Detroit, OR. Expect about 3,458 ft / 1,054 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,007 ft / 1,831 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 6 hr 54 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 3,051 ft / 930 m · high 5,965 ft / 1,818 m

Nearby

Quitters PointPeak · 1 mi / 1.6 km
Sheep LakeLake · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
Clagget LakeLake · 1.2 mi / 1.9 km
Crown LakeLake · 1.4 mi / 2.2 km
Bear Point Trail USFS 3375Hiking trail · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
Cheat Creek Trail #3341Hiking trail · 1.7 mi / 2.8 km
Crag Trail #3364Hiking trail · 1.8 mi / 3 km
Triangulation Trail #3373Hiking trail · 2.5 mi / 4.1 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.