Oregon · Hiking

Civil Trail

1.2 mi
round trip
763 ft
climb
4,162 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is CIVIL TRAIL open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Willamette National Forest. It doesn't name CIVIL TRAIL, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Willamette National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

The Civil Trail is an easy out-and-back hike of about 2.4 miles in Oregon's Willamette National Forest, within the Sweet Home Ranger District. It starts at about 3,867 feet and climbs to a high point of 4,162 feet, with a total elevation gain of 763 feet for the round trip. The steepest part comes about 0.7 miles in at a 12% grade. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical July and August highs reach about 76°F with lows near 42°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station at Santiam Junction. Winter is cold, with January highs around 38°F and lows near 24°F. The trip takes about an hour. The trail sits close to Cone Peak and the Santiam Wagon Road Trail #3413, both about 0.8 miles away. Sevenmile Creek and House Rock Campground are a short drive farther.

Local outfitters

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

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit CIVIL TRAIL

    Best months: May–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

      38° / 24°

    2. Feb

      41° / 24°

    3. Mar

      44° / 26°

    4. Apr

      49° / 29°

    5. May

      58° / 35°

    6. Jun

      65° / 38°

    7. Jul

      76° / 42°

    8. Aug

      76° / 42°

    9. Sep

      69° / 39°

    10. Oct

      56° / 33°

    11. Nov

      42° / 28°

    12. Dec

      36° / 23°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Santiam Junction, OR, 11.5 mi away at 3,750 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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