Oregon · Hiking

Snow Camp

10.6 mi
round trip
4,491 ft
climb
3,871 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Snow Camp open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests.

As of · Source: USFS · Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Snow Camp is a 21-mile out-and-back hike on the Gold Beach Ranger District of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests in Oregon, about 10 miles from the town of Gold Beach. The route starts at an elevation of about 2,400 feet and climbs to a high point of 3,871 feet, with a total gain of 4,491 feet over the course of the trip. The steepest stretch comes around mile 5, where the trail reaches a 35% grade. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is rated hard. Bikes and horses are both allowed, and the surface is natural. The trail is not accessible. The route is open year-round, and the estimated time for the round trip is about 9.5 hours. Close by, the Tincup and Mislatnah hikes are each within 2 miles, and Quail Prairie Lookout offers camping about 4.5 miles away. Eagle Creek, a canoeing spot, sits about 5 miles off.

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