Oregon · Hiking

Baldface Creek

10.8 mi
round trip
3,276 ft
climb
3,989 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Baldface Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Wild Rivers Ranger District. It doesn't name Baldface Creek, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Wild Rivers Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Baldface Creek is a 10.8-mile out-and-back hike in the Wild Rivers Ranger District of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests in southern Oregon. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail rises from about 2,500 feet to a high point of nearly 4,000 feet, with a total elevation gain of about 3,276 feet over the round trip. The steepest stretch comes at around 2.3 miles in, with a grade of about 36%. The route is rated hard, and it is not accessible. Horses and bikes are not allowed, and the trail is on natural ground. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. The open season runs from June 1 to October 31, and an estimated five hours is the time to plan for the trip. Chrome Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 2 miles away, and the North Fork Smith River hike is about 2.4 miles away. Kalmiopsis Rim and Chetco Lookout are each about 3.7 miles away.

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