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Woodpecker Ridge Trail

Mapped as Woodpecker Ridge Trail #3442

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

3.2 mi5.2 kmRound trip

≈797 ft≈243 mElevation gain

5,033 ft1,534 mHigh point

1 hr 59 minEstimated time

Moderate1.6 mi / 2.6 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 5.3 mi (8.5 km) on FR 2200-040

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Woodpecker Ridge (#3442)

Trailhead: Woodpecker Ridge Trailhead

Off Woodpecker Ridge Road, near Idanha, OR

Coordinates: 44.68131, -121.88691

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Overview

Woodpecker Ridge Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.2 mi / 5.2 km near Idanha, OR. Expect about 797 ft / 243 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,033 ft / 1,534 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 59 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 4,482 ft / 1,366 m · high 5,033 ft / 1,534 m

Nearby

Pamelia Lake Trail 3439Hiking trail · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
Pamelia LakeLake · 2 mi / 3.3 km
Whitewater Trail #3429Hiking trail · 2.1 mi / 3.4 km
Triangulation Trail #3373Hiking trail · 2.2 mi / 3.6 km
Climber's TrailHiking trail · 2.4 mi / 3.9 km
Grizzly Peak Trail #3428Hiking trail · 2.6 mi / 4.2 km
Crag Trail #3364Hiking trail · 2.8 mi / 4.5 km
Mount JeffersonPeak · 2.8 mi / 4.5 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.