Oregon · Hiking

Peavy Trail

3.6 mi
round trip
3,687 ft
climb
7,585 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 1 h ago

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Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Whitman Ranger District. It doesn't name Peavy Trail, so check the source for the area it covers (4 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Whitman Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Peavy Trail is a hard hike in Oregon's North Fork John Day Wilderness, part of the Whitman Ranger District of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The trail is an out-and-back route of about 7.3 miles, with a total elevation gain of 3,687 feet. The high point is 7,585 feet, and the low point is 5,874 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 1.1 miles in, with a grade of 26 percent. The trail starts at an elevation of about 7,581 feet, and the climb is steep from the outset. The round trip involves about 3,687 feet of gain and the same amount of loss, so plan on a full day on foot. The estimated time for the trip is about 4.5 hours. Summit Lake Trail lies just 0.4 miles away, and North Powder River Trail is about 1.9 miles off. Peavy Cabin, a campground, is about 3.1 miles away. Anthony Lakes, a climbing area, is about 5 miles from the trail.

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