Oregon · Hiking · Near Sisters

Ridge Rider - Warner Loop

17.8 mi
round trip
1,320 ft
climb
3,357 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Ridge Rider - Warner Loop open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ochoco National Forest. It doesn't name Ridge Rider - Warner Loop, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

Ridge Rider - Warner Loop is a 17.8-mile out-and-back trail in southern Oregon, crossing the boundaries of Crooked River National Grassland and Ochoco National Forest. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail's natural surface makes it a practical route for horses and bikes, both of which are allowed. The climb is back-loaded, with the high point at 3,357 feet and the steepest stretch at about 3.3 miles, where the grade reaches 11%. The total elevation gain is 1,320 feet, and the round trip reaches about 1,200 feet of drop. The start sits at 3,338 feet, so the trail begins on higher ground and climbs from there. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Grizzly, at a similar elevation, run to highs around 84°F in July with only a few wet days. Winter brings highs in the low 40s and a few snow days a month. The trail is open year-round. Ridge Rider - Cole Loop starts just 0.1 mile away, and Gray Butte Trail lies about 1.5 miles off. For an overnight stay, Haystack Lake campground is roughly 3.5 miles away. Climbers can find The Fourth Area about 4.6 miles from the trail.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Cyrus Horse Camp

    Campground

    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Terrebone Depot Food & Drink

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 8 mi

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Ridge Rider - Warner Loop

    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

      42° / 23°

      10 wet · 2 snow

    2. Feb

      45° / 23°

      9 wet · 2 snow

    3. Mar

      51° / 25°

      10 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      57° / 27°

      10 wet

    5. May

      66° / 33°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      73° / 37°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 41°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 41°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 36°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 30°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 26°

      11 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      41° / 22°

      11 wet · 3 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Grizzly, OR, 9.4 mi away at 3,635 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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