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Sunshine Flat Trail

Mapped as Sunshine Flat Trail #369

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

7.5 mi12.1 kmRound trip
≈1,588 ft≈484 mElevation gain
7,831 ft2,387 mHigh point
4 hr 4 minEstimated time

Moderate3.8 mi / 6.1 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 9.1 mi (14.6 km) on FR 1665 and FR 1665-548
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Sunshine Flat (#369)
Trailhead: Sunshine Flat Trail #369
On Forest Road 548, near Prairie City, OR
Coordinates: 44.28588, -118.49662
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Overview

Sunshine Flat Trail is a round-trip hike of 7.5 mi / 12.1 km near Prairie City, OR. Expect about 1,588 ft / 484 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,831 ft / 2,387 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 4 hr 4 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 6,483 ft / 1,976 m · high 7,828 ft / 2,386 m

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