Oregon · Hiking

Runner Loop

Runner LoopPhoto: Juhele_CZ, Public Domain Dedication (CC0) (via Flickr)
0.9 mi
loop
80 ft
climb
4,831 ft
high point
Loop
route
Jun–Aug
best months

Is RUNNER LOOP open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Fremont-Winema National Forest.

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

Runner Loop is a short, easy hike in the Chemult Ranger District of the Fremont-Winema National Forest in southern Oregon, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 0.9 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 80 feet, and it starts at roughly 4,827 feet. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Chemult weather station show July highs around 83°F with lows near 39°F and only about three wet days in the month. Winter is much colder, with January highs around 37°F and lows near 15°F. The Outer Runner Loop lies just 0.1 mile away, and the Play Loop and Twinkle Loop are both within about a third of a mile. For an overnight stay, Corral Springs Campground is about 2.2 miles off.

Local outfitters

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

  • Best time to go · Jun–Aug

    Best time to visit RUNNER LOOP

    Best months: June–August. 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

      37° / 15°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      41° / 17°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      47° / 21°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      53° / 24°

      10 wet

    5. May

      63° / 30°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      72° / 34°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 39°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 37°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 30°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 24°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      44° / 21°

      12 wet

    12. Dec

      36° / 15°

      14 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Chemult, OR, 0.4 mi away at 4,760 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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