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Whetstone Trail

Mapped as Whetstone Trail #546

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

8 mi12.9 kmRound trip
≈1,637 ft≈499 mElevation gain
4,554 ft1,388 mHigh point
4 hr 17 minEstimated time

Moderate4 mi / 6.5 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 7.6 mi (12.3 km) on FR 7000 and FR 7020
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: United States Forest Service, Whetstone Trail #546
Trailhead
On Forest Road 7020, near Estacada, OR
Coordinates: 44.87527, -122.20409
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Overview

Whetstone Trail is a round-trip hike of 8 mi / 12.9 km near Estacada, OR. Expect about 1,637 ft / 499 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,554 ft / 1,388 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 4 hr 17 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 3,825 ft / 1,166 m · high 4,547 ft / 1,386 m

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