Wet Blanket Trail

Hiking trail · High Desert / Southeast · Trailhead near Burns, OR

3.1 mi5 kmRound trip

≈1,608 ft≈490 mElevation gain

8,415 ft2,565 mHigh point

2 hr 23 minEstimated time

Moderate1.6 mi / 2.5 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: unknown, check before you go

Official listing: Bureau of Land Management, Wet Blanket Trail

Trailhead: Wet Blanket Trailhead

Off Steens Mountain Loop Road, near Burns, OR

Coordinates: 42.69940, -118.59702

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Overview

Wet Blanket Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.1 mi / 5 km near Burns, OR. Expect about 1,608 ft / 490 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 8,415 ft / 2,565 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 23 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 6,788 ft / 2,069 m · high 8,399 ft / 2,560 m

Nearby

Big Indian Headwall TrailHiking trail · 2 mi / 3.2 km
Jackman Park CampgroundCampground · 2.4 mi / 3.9 km
Kiger Gorge OverlookViewpoint · 2.7 mi / 4.3 km
East Rim OverlookViewpoint · 2.8 mi / 4.6 km
Honeymoon LakeLake · 3.1 mi / 5 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: Bureau of Land Management.