Oregon · Hiking

Kalmiopsis Rim

8.4 mi
round trip
1,357 ft
climb
3,888 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Kalmiopsis Rim open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Wild Rivers Ranger District. It doesn't name Kalmiopsis Rim, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Wild Rivers Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Kalmiopsis Rim is an out-and-back hike of about 8.4 miles in the Wild Rivers Ranger District of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests in southern Oregon. The trail rises from a low point of about 3,509 feet to a high of 3,888 feet, with a total elevation gain of about 1,357 feet over the round trip. The steepest stretch comes early, around 0.7 miles in, where the grade reaches about 12 percent. The route is rated hard, and the trail is natural-surfaced. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not, and the trail is not accessible. The Forest Service manages the land, and the hike is open year-round, with an estimated time of about 3.5 hours. Franz Meadows lies about 0.7 miles away, and Buckskin Peak is about 2 miles off. Paddlers can head to Baldface Creek, about 3.6 miles away, or the West Fork Illinois River, about 4.9 miles away.

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