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Tipsoo Trail

Mapped as Tipsoo Peak Trail

Hiking trail · Crater Lake / Southern Cascades · Trailhead near Crescent, OR

6.2 mi9.9 kmRound trip

≈1,444 ft≈440 mElevation gain

7,982 ft2,433 mHigh point

3 hr 27 minEstimated time

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

3.1 mi (5.0 km) to Tipsoo Peak

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 4.9 mi (7.8 km) on FR 4793 and FR 4793-100

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Tipsoo (#1472)

Trailhead

Off Wits End Road, near Crescent, OR

Coordinates: 43.22376, -122.06753

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Overview

Tipsoo Trail is a round-trip hike of 6.2 mi / 9.9 km near Crescent, OR. Expect about 1,444 ft / 440 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 7,982 ft / 2,433 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 27 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 6,539 ft / 1,993 m · high 7,982 ft / 2,433 m

Nearby

Wits EndPeak · 0.5 mi / 0.8 km
Tipsoo PeakPeak · 1.5 mi / 2.5 km
Cinnamon ButtePeak · 2.4 mi / 3.9 km
Howlock MountainPeak · 2.6 mi / 4.2 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.