Paulina Nordic Loop

Oregon

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1.4 mi

Distance

511 ft

Gain

37 min

Time

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 20 h ago · oldest 20 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    8 active alerts in Deschutes National Forest; most severe: West Bend Area Trail Closures

    USFSPosted Sep 4, 2025 · checked 20 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 68°F / low 38°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for hike

    OpenWeather20 h ago

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Out & back

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Elevation & route

Distance
1.4 mi
Elevation gain
511 ft
Elevation loss
511 ft
Highest point
6,499 ft
Lowest point
6,362 ft
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About this trail

Paulina Nordic Out-and-back is a 2.8-mile out-and-back trail in Oregon with 511 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 6,499 feet.

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