Tam McArthur Rim Horse Trail

Mapped as Tam McArthur Rim Horse Trail #4078.1

Hiking trail · Bend / Central Oregon · Trailhead near Sisters, OR

4.1 mi6.6 kmRound trip

≈538 ft≈164 mElevation gain

7,320 ft2,231 mHigh point

2 hr 10 minEstimated time

Moderate2.1 mi / 3.3 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 3.9 mi (6.3 km) on FR 4600-370

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Tam Mcarthur Rim Horse Trail (#4078.1)

Trailhead

On Forest Road 4600-370, near Sisters, OR

Coordinates: 44.07767, -121.60196

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Overview

Tam McArthur Rim Horse Trail is a round-trip hike of 4.1 mi / 6.6 km near Sisters, OR. Expect about 538 ft / 164 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,320 ft / 2,231 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 10 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 6,772 ft / 2,064 m · high 7,320 ft / 2,231 m

Nearby

Mrazek TrailHiking trail · 1.2 mi / 2 km
Three Creek Lake CampgroundCampground · 1.6 mi / 2.6 km
Tam McArthur Rim Trail #4078Hiking trail · 1.9 mi / 3.1 km
Three Creek LakeLake · 1.9 mi / 3.1 km
Little Three Creek Lake Trail #4076Hiking trail · 1.9 mi / 3.1 km
Farewell Trail #26Hiking trail · 2.2 mi / 3.5 km
Little Three Creek LakeLake · 2.6 mi / 4.2 km
Park Meadow Trail #96AHiking trail · 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.