Oregon · Hiking

Burned Timber Inter. Loop

3.1 mi
loop
293 ft
climb
1,520 ft
high point
Loop
route
May–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Burned Timber Inter. Loop open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Wild Rivers Ranger District. It doesn't name Burned Timber Inter. Loop, 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.

Burned Timber Inter. Loop is a 3.1-mile moderate hike in the Wild Rivers Ranger District of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests in southern Oregon, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from about 1,320 feet to about 1,520 feet, with a total elevation gain of 293 feet. The route is a natural-surface loop, and it is not accessible. Bikes and horses are not allowed. The trail is open from June 1 through October 31. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Grants Pass show May highs around 74°F and September highs around 84°F, while July and August average about 91°F. Taylor Creek, a canoeing spot, lies just 0.2 miles away. China Creek and Minnow Creek are hikes within about 3 miles, and Onion Mountain Lookout, a campground, is about 4 miles off.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Burned Timber Inter. Loop

    Best months: May–June and September–October. 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

      48° / 35°

      17 wet

    2. Feb

      54° / 36°

      15 wet

    3. Mar

      60° / 37°

      15 wet

    4. Apr

      65° / 40°

      13 wet

    5. May

      74° / 46°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      81° / 51°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      91° / 56°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      91° / 55°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      84° / 48°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      70° / 41°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 39°

      15 wet

    12. Dec

      46° / 35°

      17 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Grants Pass, OR, 16 mi away at 932 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Stage 2 Public Use Fire Restrictions (Forest-wide)

      Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests · Order dated September 4, 2026; seen Sep 3, 2026 → lifted Oct 28, 2026 · Forest Service

    • Stage 3 Public Use Fire Restrictions (Forest-wide)

      Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests · Order dated July 17, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Sep 3, 2026 · Forest Service