Woodpecker Trail

Hiking trail · Bend / Central Oregon · Trailhead near Mitchell, OR

2.4 mi3.8 kmRound trip

≈535 ft≈163 mElevation gain

4,846 ft1,477 mHigh point

1 hr 30 minEstimated time

Moderate1.2 mi / 1.9 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: the last short stretch is on FR 2600-350

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service (via USGS National Digital Trails), Woodpecker (#810)

Trailhead

Off Ochoco Highway, near Mitchell, OR

Coordinates: 44.48185, -120.40669

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Overview

Woodpecker Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.4 mi / 3.8 km near Mitchell, OR. Expect about 535 ft / 163 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,846 ft / 1,477 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 30 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 4,564 ft / 1,391 m · high 4,839 ft / 1,475 m

Nearby

Ponderosa Loop TrailHiking trail · 0 mi / 0.1 km
Ochoco Way TrailHiking trail · 0.5 mi / 0.8 km
Ochoco Divide CampgroundCampground · 0.8 mi / 1.3 km
Grant ButtePeak · 1.5 mi / 2.4 km
Carroll ButtePeak · 1.6 mi / 2.6 km
Cougar ButtePeak · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
Stormy TrailHiking trail · 2.5 mi / 4 km
Cougar Creek Trail #835Hiking trail · 2.7 mi / 4.4 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: U.S. Forest Service (via USGS National Digital Trails).
Pass: based on the protected area that contains the trailhead.