Oregon · Hiking

Pawn

1.2 mi
round trip
787 ft
climb
308 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Feb–Nov
best months

Is Pawn open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Siuslaw National Forest. It doesn't name Pawn, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

Pawn is an easy, out-and-back hike in Oregon's Siuslaw National Forest, within the Central Coast Ranger District-ODNRA. The trail is about 1.2 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 188 feet, and it starts at the Pawn Trailhead, which is open year-round. The trail is a short walk of natural surface, and bikes are allowed. It is not an accessible trail. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Mapleton show July and August highs around 80°F with lows near 54°F, while winter highs sit in the low 50s. North Fork Siuslaw Campground and the North Fork Siuslaw River are both about 2 miles away. Pioneers Hill Trail is roughly 3.7 miles off, and Enchanted Valley is about 8 miles away.

Local outfitters

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

  • Best time to go · Feb–Nov

    Best time to visit Pawn

    Best months: February–November. 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

      52° / 41°

    2. Feb

      55° / 41°

    3. Mar

      58° / 42°

    4. Apr

      62° / 44°

    5. May

      68° / 48°

    6. Jun

      73° / 51°

    7. Jul

      80° / 54°

    8. Aug

      80° / 54°

    9. Sep

      77° / 51°

    10. Oct

      66° / 47°

    11. Nov

      56° / 44°

    12. Dec

      50° / 40°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mapleton, OR, 6.7 mi away at 17 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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