Vulcan Peak Trail

Mapped as Vulcan Peak Trail #1120

Hiking trail · South Coast · Trailhead near Brookings, OR

2.2 mi3.6 kmRound trip

≈801 ft≈244 mElevation gain

4,649 ft1,417 mHigh point

1 hr 36 minEstimated time

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

1.1 mi (1.8 km) to Vulcan Peak

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Vulcan Peak (#1120)

Trailhead: Chetco Divide / Vulcan Peak Trailhead

On Forest Road 1909, near Brookings, OR

Coordinates: 42.18302, -123.99702

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Overview

Vulcan Peak Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.2 mi / 3.6 km near Brookings, OR. Expect about 801 ft / 244 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,649 ft / 1,417 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 36 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 3,835 ft / 1,169 m · high 4,639 ft / 1,414 m

Nearby

Chetco Divide TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Vulcan PeakPeak · 0.7 mi / 1.1 km
Vulcan LakeLake · 0.8 mi / 1.2 km
Johnson Butte Trail #1110Hiking trail · 1 mi / 1.6 km
Gardner Mine Trail #1122Hiking trail · 1 mi / 1.6 km
Vulcan Lake TrailHiking trail · 1 mi / 1.6 km
Gardner Mine Loop #1122AHiking trail · 1 mi / 1.6 km
Red Mountain Trail #1105Hiking trail · 1.2 mi / 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.