Oregon · Hiking

Shaken

1.6 mi
round trip
1,290 ft
climb
4,230 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Shaken open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District. It doesn't name Shaken, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

Shaken is a 1.6-mile out-and-back hike in the Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests in southwest Oregon. The trail rises from about 3,686 feet to a high point of 4,230 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,290 feet, and the steepest section comes about half a mile in at a 22% grade. The hike is rated moderate, and the route is open from June through October. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail surface is natural. Bikes and horses are both allowed. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Howard Prairie Dam weather station run from highs around 79°F in July and August to about 72°F in September, with only a few wet days a month. Winter brings frequent snow and highs in the mid-30s. Ostrich Peak Trail lies less than a mile away, and Wonder is just under a mile off. Mt. Ashland's Dream Boulder is about 5 miles away, and Mt Ashland campground sits about 6 miles out.

Local outfitters

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

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Shaken

    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

      36° / 23°

      15 wet · 9 snow

    2. Feb

      40° / 23°

      14 wet · 8 snow

    3. Mar

      45° / 26°

      16 wet · 8 snow

    4. Apr

      50° / 29°

      13 wet · 4 snow

    5. May

      60° / 36°

      11 wet · 1 snow

    6. Jun

      68° / 40°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      79° / 47°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 46°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 40°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 33°

      8 wet · 1 snow

    11. Nov

      42° / 28°

      13 wet · 5 snow

    12. Dec

      35° / 23°

      15 wet · 9 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Howard Prairie Dam, OR, 18.9 mi away at 4,567 ft. 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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