Oregon · Hiking

Harris Ranch

5.3 mi
round trip
3,360 ft
climb
1,454 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Is Harris Ranch open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Siuslaw National Forest. It doesn't name Harris Ranch, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

Harris Ranch is a hard hike in Oregon's Siuslaw National Forest, within the Central Coast Ranger District-ODNRA. The trail is about 5 miles long, and the round trip climbs about 3,360 feet, with the high point at 1,454 feet. The trailhead is Harris Ranch Trailhead, and the route is an out-and-back. The trail is natural-surface and not accessible. Bikes are not allowed. The trip takes about 3.5 hours, and the trail is open year-round. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs in the mid-70s with only four or five wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-40s and rain on 20 or more days. Horse Creek Trail South is about 2 miles away, and Canal Creek campground is about 2.5 miles away. Horse Creek Trail North is about 4 miles away, and Drift Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 5 miles away.

Local outfitters

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

  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Harris Ranch

    Best months: June–September. 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

      45° / 36°

      21 wet

    2. Feb

      49° / 36°

      18 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 37°

      20 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 39°

      17 wet

    5. May

      64° / 44°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      69° / 47°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      75° / 49°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      76° / 50°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      69° / 46°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      59° / 42°

      15 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 39°

      20 wet

    12. Dec

      44° / 35°

      21 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Alsea Fh (Fall Creek), OR, 9 mi away at 230 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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