Oregon · Hiking

Corral Springs Loop

4.7 mi
loop
479 ft
climb
4,987 ft
high point
Loop
route
Jun–Aug
best months

Is CORRAL SPRINGS LOOP 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.

Corral Springs Loop is an easy hike of about 4.7 miles in the Chemult Ranger District of the Fremont-Winema National Forest in southern Oregon, managed by the Forest Service. The trail starts at roughly 4,866 feet and reaches a high point of about 4,987 feet, with a total elevation gain of 479 feet. The steepest stretch comes around the 2-mile mark, where the grade reaches about 12 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Chemult show July highs around 83°F with lows near 39°F and only about three wet days, while winter brings highs in the mid-30s and rain on roughly 13 to 14 days a month. Several other routes sit close by. Play Loop is about half a mile away, and Twinkle Loop and Twisted Pine, both cross-country ski routes, are within a mile. Corral Springs Campground is about 1.8 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Aug

    Best time to visit CORRAL SPRINGS LOOP

    Best months: June–August. 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

      37° / 15°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      41° / 17°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      47° / 21°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      53° / 24°

      10 wet

    5. May

      63° / 30°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      72° / 34°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 39°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 37°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 30°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 24°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      44° / 21°

      12 wet

    12. Dec

      36° / 15°

      14 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Chemult, OR, 1.2 mi away at 4,760 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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