Gearhart Mountain Trail
- 22.9 mi
- round trip
- 4,682 ft
- climb
- 8,272 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Gearhart Mountain Trail 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.
Gearhart Mountain Trail is a 22.9-mile out-and-back route in Oregon's Gearhart Mountain Wilderness, part of the Bly Ranger District of the Fremont-Winema National Forest. The trail climbs from about 6,450 feet to a high point of 8,272 feet, with a total elevation gain of 4,682 feet over the round trip. The steepest stretch comes at about 6.4 miles in, where the grade reaches 28 percent. The trail is rated hard, and it is not accessible. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route stays within the wilderness. The trip takes about 10 hours, and the trail is open year-round. For an overnight base, Lee Thomas Campground and Sandhill Crossing Campground sit within about 3 miles. The Spur and Dead Horse Rim hikes are also close by.
Local outfitters
- Valley View RV Park47 mi away
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Route details
- Distance
- 22.9 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 4,682 ft
- Summit
- 8,368 ft
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Time
- About 9 hours
Season
Season: Year-round.
Questions about this route
How long is the Gearhart Mountain Trail on Gearhart Mountain?
About 22.9 mi round trip.
How much elevation gain is on the Gearhart Mountain Trail?
About 4,682 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Gearhart Mountain Trail?
It is rated hard.
How long does the Gearhart Mountain Trail take?
About 9 hours round trip.
When is the best time for the Gearhart Mountain Trail?
Year-round.
Conditions and forecast on Gearhart Mountain
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
