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Whitewater Trail

Mapped as Whitewater Trail #3429

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

8 mi12.9 kmRound trip
≈1,657 ft≈505 mElevation gain
5,584 ft1,702 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 7.4 mi (11.9 km) on FR 2243
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Whitewater (#3429)
Trailhead: Whitewater Trailhead
Off Whitewater Road, near Idanha, OR
Coordinates: 44.70690, -121.87532
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Overview

Whitewater Trail is a round-trip hike of 8 mi / 12.9 km near Idanha, OR. Expect about 1,657 ft / 505 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,584 ft / 1,702 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 4 hr 17 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 4,147 ft / 1,264 m · high 5,561 ft / 1,695 m

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