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Waldo Mountain Trail

Mapped as Waldo Mountain Trail #3592

Hiking trail · Oakridge / Willamette Pass · Trailhead near Oakridge, OR

5.5 mi8.9 kmRound trip

≈1,867 ft≈569 mElevation gain

6,339 ft1,932 mHigh point

3 hr 27 minEstimated time

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

2.8 mi (4.4 km) to Waldo Mountain, measured from map

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 9.7 mi (15.6 km) on FR 2417 and FR 2424

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Waldo Mountain (#3592)

Trailhead: Waldo Mountain

On Forest Road 2424, near Oakridge, OR

Coordinates: 43.77627, -122.14601

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Overview

Waldo Mountain Trail is a round-trip hike of 5.5 mi / 8.9 km near Oakridge, OR. Expect about 1,867 ft / 569 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,339 ft / 1,932 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 4,455 ft / 1,358 m · high 6,319 ft / 1,926 m

Nearby

Waldo MountainPeak · 0.9 mi / 1.4 km
Gander LakeLake · 1.3 mi / 2.1 km
Winchester Ridge Trail #3596Hiking trail · 1.6 mi / 2.6 km
Upper Eddeeleo LakeLake · 1.9 mi / 3.1 km
Lower Eddeeleo LakeLake · 2 mi / 3.2 km
Lake ChetloLake · 2.2 mi / 3.6 km
Round LakeLake · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
Long LakeLake · 2.7 mi / 4.3 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.