Oregon · Hiking

North Shore

North ShorePhoto: Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
3.4 mi
round trip
387 ft
climb
4,709 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is marginal · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 8 h ago

Is North Shore open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Deschutes National Forest. It doesn't name North Shore, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

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

North Shore is a 3.4-mile out-and-back hike in the Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District of Deschutes National Forest in Oregon, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is rated moderate, with a total elevation gain of 44 feet, so it's a short walk with only a slight climb. The route is natural-surfaced and allows both horses and bikes. The steepest stretch comes early, at about 0.08 miles in, with a 6% grade. The high point is 4709 feet, and the low point is 4675 feet. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Wickiup Dam weather station show July highs around 83°F with lows near 47°F and only about three wet days. Winter is much colder, with January highs around 40°F and lows near 21°F. Cultus Lake campground sits just 0.2 miles away, and Little Cove Boat-In is 0.8 miles off. Benchmark Butte and Big Cove Boat-In are both about 1.7 miles away.

Local outfitters

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

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit North Shore

    Best months: May–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

      40° / 21°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      43° / 22°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      48° / 26°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      54° / 30°

      10 wet

    5. May

      63° / 36°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      71° / 42°

      6 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 47°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 46°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 38°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 31°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      46° / 26°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      38° / 21°

      13 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Wickiup Dam, OR, 13.1 mi away at 4,358 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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