Oregon · Hiking

Sevenmile Loop

7.2 mi
loop
1,959 ft
climb
5,826 ft
high point
Loop
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Is SEVENMILE 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.

Sevenmile Loop is a 7.2-mile moderate hike in the Klamath Ranger District of Oregon's Fremont-Winema National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The trail starts at about 4,240 feet and climbs to a high point of 5,826 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,959 feet. The steepest stretch comes early, around 0.8 miles in, where the grade reaches 26%. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Crater Lake show July and August highs around 69°F with only about four wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the low 30s and rain on 17 or 18 days. The hike takes about 3.5 hours. Dry Creek Loop starts just 0.1 mile away, and Sevenmile and Liars Loop are both within about 3 miles. For an overnight stay, Annie Creek Sno-Park is about 4 miles off.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit SEVENMILE LOOP

    Best months: June–September. 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

      33° / 20°

      18 wet

    2. Feb

      34° / 19°

      17 wet

    3. Mar

      36° / 20°

      18 wet

    4. Apr

      40° / 23°

      16 wet

    5. May

      49° / 29°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      57° / 34°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      69° / 41°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      69° / 42°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      63° / 37°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      51° / 30°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      38° / 23°

      16 wet

    12. Dec

      33° / 19°

      18 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Crater Lake Nps Hq, OR, 13.6 mi away at 6,485 ft. The station sits about 700 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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