Horsepasture Mtn
- 2.6 mi
- round trip
- 1,473 ft
- climb
- 5,658 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Horsepasture Mtn open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Willamette National Forest. It doesn't name Horsepasture Mtn, so check the source for the area it covers.
Cedar Creek Fire Closure
Agency closure covering Willamette National Forest · Order 06-18-10-26-04 · USFS · Willamette National Forest
FIRE CLOSURES: Current wildfire closures on the Willamette National Forest
Agency alert covering Willamette National Forest · USFS · Willamette National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Willamette National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Horsepasture Mountain is an easy out-and-back hike of about 2.6 miles in the McKenzie River Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest in Oregon, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is rated easy, and the route climbs about 888 feet one way, with the steepest stretch at roughly 0.8 miles in, where the grade reaches about 27%. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows both horses and bikes, so it works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. The climb starts at about 4,787 feet and reaches a high point of about 5,658 feet. The Saddle hike lies just 0.1 mile away, and the East Fork South Fork McKenzie River offers canoeing about 2.2 miles off. Lowder Mountain and Quaking Aspen are both within about 3.5 miles. Horse Creek Group Campground is about 3.9 miles away for anyone planning an overnight stay.
Local outfitters
- Horse Creek Lodge & Outfitters5 mi away
- Patio RV Park6 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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Route details
- Distance
- 2.6 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 1,473 ft
- Starts at
- Horsepasture Trailhead (about 4,752 ft)
- Summit
- 5,658 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Time
- About 1.5 hours
Season
Season: Year-round.
Questions about this route
How long is the Horsepasture Mtn on Horsepasture Mountain?
About 2.6 mi round trip from Horsepasture Trailhead (about 4,752 ft).
How much elevation gain is on the Horsepasture Mtn?
About 1,473 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Horsepasture Mtn?
It is rated moderate.
Where does the Horsepasture Mtn start?
Horsepasture Trailhead (about 4,752 ft).
How long does the Horsepasture Mtn take?
About 1.5 hours round trip.
When is the best time for the Horsepasture Mtn?
Year-round.
Conditions and forecast on Horsepasture 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.
