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South Prong Trail

Mapped as South Prong Trail #281

Hiking trail · Eastern Oregon / Blue Mountains · Trailhead near Dayville, OR

10.4 mi16.8 kmRound trip

≈2,369 ft≈722 mElevation gain

5,217 ft1,590 mHigh point

5 hr 37 minEstimated time

Hard5.2 mi / 8.4 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 6.6 mi (10.7 km) on FR 5840 and FR 5840-400

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, South Prong (#821)

Trailhead: South Prong Trailhead

On Forest Service Road 400, near Dayville, OR

Coordinates: 44.30501, -119.66251

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Overview

South Prong Trail is a round-trip hike of 10.4 mi / 16.8 km near Dayville, OR. Expect about 2,369 ft / 722 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,217 ft / 1,590 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 5 hr 37 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 3,550 ft / 1,082 m · high 5,187 ft / 1,581 m

Nearby

Mud spring campgroundCampground · 0 mi / 0.1 km
Congleton Creek ReservoirLake · 1.7 mi / 2.8 km
Tamarack ButtePeak · 2.7 mi / 4.3 km
Black Canyon Trail #820Hiking trail · 2.8 mi / 4.6 km
Dusty campCampground · 2.9 mi / 4.6 km
Wolf MountainPeak · 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.