Oregon · Hiking

Clover Creek

8.6 mi
round trip
1,617 ft
climb
7,125 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Clover Creek open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Fremont-Winema National Forest.

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

Clover Creek is a hard hike in the Klamath Ranger District of Oregon's Fremont-Winema National Forest, about 8.6 miles long with a total elevation gain of 1,617 feet. The trail is an out-and-back, and the climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 0.76 miles in, where the grade reaches 19 percent. The high point is 7,125 feet, and the trailhead sits at about 5,800 feet. The route is natural-surface and not accessible. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. Plan for about 3.5 hours on the trail. Nearby, Buck Peak is about a mile away, and the Mountain Lakes Loop Trail and South Pass Lake are both within 3 miles. For an overnight stay, Sunset - Lake of the Woods (OR) is about 5.9 miles off.

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