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Whitehorse Trail

Hiking trail · Crater Lake / Southern Cascades · Trailhead near Shady Cove, OR

15.5 mi25 kmRound trip

≈2,710 ft≈826 mElevation gain

5,771 ft1,759 mHigh point

7 hr 45 minEstimated time

Hard7.8 mi / 12.5 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 5.5 mi (8.9 km) on FR 3700-800 and FR 3700-870

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Whitehorse (#1477)

Trailhead: Wiley Camp

On Forest Road 3700-870, near Shady Cove, OR

Coordinates: 43.09157, -122.40451

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Overview

Whitehorse Trail is a round-trip hike of 15.5 mi / 25 km near Shady Cove, OR. Expect about 2,710 ft / 826 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,771 ft / 1,759 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 7 hr 45 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 4,984 ft / 1,519 m · high 5,761 ft / 1,756 m

Nearby

Black RockPeak · 0.3 mi / 0.6 km
Wolf LakeLake · 0.6 mi / 1 km
Canyon CampCampground · 2.1 mi / 3.3 km
Rocky Ridge TrailHiking trail · 2.7 mi / 4.3 km
Mud Lake MountainPeak · 2.9 mi / 4.7 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.