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Turpentine Trail

Mapped as Turpentine Trail #3490

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

11.3 mi18.2 kmRound trip

≈1,795 ft≈547 mElevation gain

5,171 ft1,576 mHigh point

5 hr 38 minEstimated time

Hard5.7 mi / 9.1 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: the last short stretch is on FR 2261

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Turpentine (#3490)

Trailhead: Pine Ridge Trailhead

Off Twin Meadows Road, near Idanha, OR

Coordinates: 44.55481, -121.93381

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Overview

Turpentine Trail is a round-trip hike of 11.3 mi / 18.2 km near Idanha, OR. Expect about 1,795 ft / 547 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,171 ft / 1,576 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 5 hr 38 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 4,327 ft / 1,319 m · high 5,144 ft / 1,568 m

Nearby

Camp Pioneer (BSA Cascade Pacific Council)Campground · 0.2 mi / 0.3 km
Pine Ridge LakeLake · 0.2 mi / 0.3 km
Turpentine Lake Trail (unofficial)Hiking trail · 0.2 mi / 0.4 km
Pinet LakeLake · 0.7 mi / 1.1 km
Cleo LakeLake · 0.8 mi / 1.3 km
Turpentine LakeLake · 0.9 mi / 1.4 km
Pine Ridge Trail #3443Hiking trail · 2.8 mi / 4.5 km
Lake AnnLake · 3.1 mi / 5 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.