Maiden Peak Summit
- 3.8 mi
- round trip
- 1,467 ft
- climb
- 7,811 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Maiden Peak Summit is a moderate hike of about 3.8 miles in the Crescent Ranger District of Deschutes National Forest in Oregon, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is an out-and-back with a total elevation gain of about 1,467 feet, and the high point on the summit reaches about 7,811 feet. The climb is rolling, with the steepest stretch at about 1.4 miles in, where the grade reaches about 33%. The trail is on natural surface, and both horses and bikes are allowed. The route starts at an elevation of about 6,427 feet and ends at about 6,387 feet, so the total gain and loss are roughly equal. For more time in the area, Maiden Lake is about 2 miles away and the Maiden Lake Trail #3841 is about 2.5 miles away. Princess Creek Campground and Sunset Cove Campground sit about 3.4 miles off.
Local outfitters
- Shelter Cove Resort & Marina5 mi away
- Casey's Riverside RV Resort31 mi away
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Route details
- Distance
- 3.8 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 1,467 ft
- Summit
- 7,813 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Time
- About 2 hours
Season
Season: Year-round.
Questions about this route
How long is the Maiden Peak Summit on Maiden Peak?
About 3.8 mi round trip.
How much elevation gain is on the Maiden Peak Summit?
About 1,467 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Maiden Peak Summit?
It is rated moderate.
How long does the Maiden Peak Summit take?
About 2 hours round trip.
When is the best time for the Maiden Peak Summit?
Year-round.
Conditions and forecast on Maiden Peak
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.
