Oregon · Hiking

Pearsoll Peak

1.8 mi
round trip
1,087 ft
climb
5,092 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Pearsoll Peak open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Wild Rivers Ranger District. It doesn't name Pearsoll Peak, 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.

Pearsoll Peak is a 1.8-mile out-and-back hike 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 4,605 feet to a high point of about 5,092 feet, for a total gain of 1,087 feet. The steepest stretch comes around the 0.6-mile mark, with a grade of about 27 percent. The peak sits within Forest Service land, and the trail is not accessible. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Sexton Summit, which sits roughly 1,260 feet below the peak, show July and August highs near 77°F with only about two wet days a month. Winter months bring highs in the low 40s and rain on 15 or 16 days a month. The peak is open from June 1 to October 31, and the hike takes about an hour. The Kalmiopsis Rim Trail and the Illinois River, both about 2.3 miles away, make good additions. Echo Beach Campground, about 4.5 miles off, is the closest place to camp.

Local outfitters

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

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Pearsoll Peak

    Best months: May–October. 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

      43° / 33°

      16 wet

    2. Feb

      44° / 33°

      15 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 33°

      16 wet

    4. Apr

      52° / 35°

      14 wet

    5. May

      61° / 41°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      68° / 46°

      6 wet

    7. Jul

      77° / 53°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 54°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      70° / 51°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 43°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      47° / 36°

      15 wet

    12. Dec

      41° / 32°

      16 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sexton Summit, OR, 32 mi away at 3,832 ft. The station sits about 1,300 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Stage 2 Public Use Fire Restrictions (Forest-wide)

      Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests · Order dated September 4, 2026; seen Sep 3, 2026 → lifted Oct 28, 2026 · Forest Service

    • Stage 3 Public Use Fire Restrictions (Forest-wide)

      Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests · Order dated July 17, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Sep 3, 2026 · Forest Service

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Route details

Distance
1.8 mi round trip
Climbing
About 1,087 ft
Summit
5,095 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
About 1 hour

Questions about this route

How long is the Pearsoll Peak on Pearsoll Peak?

About 1.8 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the Pearsoll Peak?

About 1,087 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Pearsoll Peak?

It is rated moderate.

How long does the Pearsoll Peak take?

About 1 hour round trip.

Conditions and forecast on Pearsoll 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.