Oregon · Hiking · Mount Jefferson Wilderness

Bear Point

3.6 mi
round trip
3,868 ft
climb
6,026 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Bear Point open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Detroit Ranger District. It doesn't name Bear Point, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

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

Bear Point is a 3.6-mile out-and-back hike in Oregon's Mount Jefferson Wilderness, within the Detroit Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest. The trail is managed by the Forest Service and rated moderate, with a one-way elevation gain of 1,668 feet and a total round-trip gain of 3,868 feet. The route starts at about 5,989 feet and climbs to a high point of 6,026 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 0.74 miles in, where the grade reaches 35%. The trail is on natural surface and allows horses, but bikes are not permitted. The trip is estimated to take about three hours, and the trail is open year-round. Paddlers will find the South Fork North Fork Breitenbush River about 1.2 miles away and the South Fork Breitenbush River about 1.7 miles away. Hikers can also head to the Crag and Crown Lake trails, both about 1.9 miles off.

Local outfitters

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Route details

Distance
3.6 mi round trip
Climbing
About 3,868 ft
Summit
6,042 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
About 1.5 hours

Season

Season: Year-round.

Questions about this route

How long is the Bear Point on Bear Point?

About 3.6 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the Bear Point?

About 3,868 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Bear Point?

It is rated moderate.

How long does the Bear Point take?

About 1.5 hours round trip.

When is the best time for the Bear Point?

Year-round.

Conditions and forecast on Bear Point

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.