Oregon · Hiking

All About Frank

0.5 mi
round trip
277 ft
climb
831 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

All About Frank is a short, easy out-and-back hike in Oregon's Philomath Unit, about half a mile from the town of Philomath. The route is roughly 0.9 miles long, with a total climb of about 277 feet from the start at 672 feet to a high point of 831 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.36 miles in, with a grade of about 11 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 80 to 81°F with only about three wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-40s and rain on most days. The hike takes about half an hour. All about Fwankie, a mountain biking route, is about 0.4 miles away, and Scout Trail is about 0.9 miles off. All About Frank (Closed - Clearcut) and Vince's Trail (Starker closed) are both about a mile away.

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit All About Frank

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      45° / 33°

      20 wet

    2. Feb

      49° / 33°

      17 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 35°

      20 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 38°

      17 wet

    5. May

      65° / 43°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      70° / 47°

      8 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 50°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 50°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 47°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 42°

      15 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 37°

      19 wet

    12. Dec

      45° / 33°

      21 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Falls City 2 Ssw, OR, 11.2 mi away at 690 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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