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Thunder Mountain Trail

Mapped as Thunder Mountain Trail #543

Hiking trail · Santiam / Mount Jefferson · Trailhead near Estacada, OR

2.8 mi4.5 kmRound trip
≈915 ft≈279 mElevation gain
5,148 ft1,569 mHigh point
1 hr 53 minEstimated time

ModerateOut and back to Thunder Mountain. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

1.4 mi (2.2 km) to Thunder Mountain
High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 8.9 mi (14.4 km) on FR 6320, FR 6322 and FR 4620
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Thunder Mountain (#543)
Trailhead: Thunder Mountain Trailhead
On Forest Road 4620, near Estacada, OR
Coordinates: 44.98940, -122.15541
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Overview

Thunder Mountain Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.8 mi / 4.5 km near Estacada, OR. Expect about 915 ft / 279 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,148 ft / 1,569 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 53 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 4,219 ft / 1,286 m · high 5,148 ft / 1,569 m

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