Oregon · Hiking

Mace Mountain

8.8 mi
round trip
7,068 ft
climb
4,244 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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The Forest Service lists 4 alerts for Umpqua National Forest.

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Mace Mountain is a hard out-and-back hike in Oregon's Umpqua National Forest, within the North Umpqua Ranger District. The route rises from a low point of about 1,232 feet to a high of 4,244 feet, with a total elevation gain of 7,068 feet over the 8.8-mile round trip. The steepest stretch comes at about 3.7 miles in, where the grade reaches 52 percent. The trail is natural-surface and allows bikes, and it is not accessible. The trip takes about 6.5 hours, and the route stays open year-round. The Forest Service manages the land. Nearby, East Fork Rock Creek offers canoeing about 2 miles away, and Wright Creek Campground sits about 4 miles off. The North Umpqua Trail: Mott and the Sawmill Trail Millpond hikes are both within about 4.4 miles.

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