Oregon · Hiking

Canyon Spring Loop

0.8 mi
loop
115 ft
climb
334 ft
high point
Loop
route
Mar–Oct
best months

Canyon Spring Loop is a short, easy hike in Oregon, about 1.1 miles from the town of Mount Pleasant. The route is 0.77 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 115 feet, and it is rated easy. The trail starts at about 327 feet and reaches a high point of 334 feet before descending to a low of 228 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.46 miles in, with a grade of 7 percent. The whole trip takes about half an hour. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Oregon City show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 78°F, with July and August peaking near 84°F. Tumble Falls Trail sits just 0.1 mile away, and Cedar Grove Trail and Shady Lane are each about 0.2 mile off. For paddling, Abernethy Creek is roughly 2.9 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · Mar–Oct

    Best time to visit Canyon Spring Loop

    Best months: March–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° / 37°

    2. Feb

      52° / 38°

    3. Mar

      58° / 40°

    4. Apr

      64° / 43°

    5. May

      71° / 48°

    6. Jun

      76° / 53°

    7. Jul

      84° / 57°

    8. Aug

      84° / 57°

    9. Sep

      78° / 53°

    10. Oct

      65° / 47°

    11. Nov

      53° / 41°

    12. Dec

      47° / 36°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Oregon City, OR, 1.6 mi away at 167 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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