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Starvation Trail

Mapped as Starvation Trail #374

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

3.7 mi6 kmRound trip
≈1,358 ft≈414 mElevation gain
7,641 ft2,329 mHigh point
2 hr 29 minEstimated time

Moderate1.9 mi / 3 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 0.6 mi (0.9 km) on FR 6200-994
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Starvation (#374)
Trailhead: Starvation Trailhead
On Forest Road 994, near Prairie City, OR
Coordinates: 44.25114, -118.50998
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Overview

Starvation Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.7 mi / 6 km near Prairie City, OR. Expect about 1,358 ft / 414 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,641 ft / 2,329 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 29 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 6,257 ft / 1,907 m · high 7,625 ft / 2,324 m

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