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Union Creek Trail Hiking trail · Crater Lake / Southern Cascades · Trailhead near Shady Cove, OR
8.3 mi13.3 km Round trip
≈564 ft≈172 m Elevation gain
3,776 ft1,151 m High point
3 hr 47 min Estimated time
Moderate 4.1 mi / 6.7 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.
High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 0.3 mi (0.4 km) on FR 6200-600 and FR 6200-610
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Union Creek (#1035)
Trailhead: Union Creek East Trailhead
On FR 610, near Shady Cove, OR
Coordinates: 42.92344, -122.38714
Overview Union Creek Trail is a round-trip hike of 8.3 mi / 13.3 km near Shady Cove, OR. Expect about 564 ft / 172 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 3,776 ft / 1,151 m. Difficulty: Moderate . At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 47 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.
Elevation profile Along the route: low 3,330 ft / 1,015 m · high 3,773 ft / 1,150 m
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. Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles. Official trail listings come from the agency named on each page. Distances and elevation gain marked ≈ are calculated from map data and are approximate. Check official sources for current conditions before you go.Washington trails · Oregon trails · Idaho trails · Sources · Privacy · Terms of Use