Oregon · Hiking

All About Frank (Closed - Clearcut)

0.8 mi
round trip
851 ft
climb
1,225 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

All About Frank (Closed - Clearcut) is a short, easy hike in Oregon, about 2 miles from the community of Keas Corner. The route is an out-and-back of roughly 1.6 miles, with a total climb of about 850 feet and a high point of about 1,225 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about half a mile in, with a grade of nearly 19 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. Vince's Trail (Starker closed) lies about 0.4 miles away, and the All About Frank mountain biking route is about 0.6 miles off. Forest Ridge Trail is about a mile away, and Soap Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 5 miles out.

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit All About Frank (Closed - Clearcut)

    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, 10.4 mi away at 690 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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