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Thistle Ridge Trail

Hiking trail · Oakridge / Willamette Pass · Trailhead near Glide, OR

3.7 mi5.9 kmRound trip

≈928 ft≈283 mElevation gain

1,532 ft467 mHigh point

2 hr 13 minEstimated time

Moderate1.8 mi / 3 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: Bureau of Land Management (via USGS National Digital Trails), Thistle Ridge Trail

Trailhead

Off North Bank Road, near Glide, OR

Coordinates: 43.31655, -123.20178

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Overview

Thistle Ridge Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.7 mi / 5.9 km near Glide, OR. Expect about 928 ft / 283 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 1,532 ft / 467 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 13 min. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 643 ft / 196 m · high 1,532 ft / 467 m

Nearby

West Barn TrailHiking trail · 0.7 mi / 1.2 km
Whistler's Bend ReservoirLake · 1.2 mi / 1.9 km
North Gate TrailHiking trail · 1.3 mi / 2.1 km
Talburt TrailHiking trail · 1.4 mi / 2.2 km
Whistler's Overlook TrailHiking trail · 1.5 mi / 2.4 km
Blacktail Ridge TrailHiking trail · 1.6 mi / 2.7 km
Ridge TrailHiking trail · 2.6 mi / 4.1 km
Middle Ridge TrailHiking trail · 2.8 mi / 4.4 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: Bureau of Land Management (via USGS National Digital Trails).