Oregon · Hiking

Stahlman Point

4.3 mi
round trip
1,723 ft
climb
3,035 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Is Stahlman Point open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Detroit Ranger District. It doesn't name Stahlman Point, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

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

Stahlman Point is a moderate out-and-back hike in the Detroit Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest in Oregon, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 4.3 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 1,723 feet, and it starts at roughly 1,845 feet, reaching a high point of about 3,035 feet. The climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 1.4 miles in, where the grade reaches 29%. Bikes are allowed on the natural-surface trail. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Marion Forks Fish Hatchery show July and August highs around 82°F with only about four wet days a month, while winter brings frequent snow and rain. Cove Creek Campground is about 0.4 miles away and Southshore Campground about 0.7 miles. Piety and Piety Island Campground are each about a mile off.

Local outfitters

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

  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Stahlman Point

    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

      40° / 27°

      19 wet · 6 snow

    2. Feb

      44° / 27°

      16 wet · 5 snow

    3. Mar

      49° / 29°

      19 wet · 5 snow

    4. Apr

      56° / 33°

      18 wet · 2 snow

    5. May

      64° / 38°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      71° / 43°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 47°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 46°

      4 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 41°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 35°

      14 wet

    11. Nov

      46° / 31°

      18 wet · 3 snow

    12. Dec

      38° / 27°

      19 wet · 6 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Marion Forks Fish Hatchery, OR, 12.3 mi away at 2,475 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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Route details

Distance
4.3 mi round trip
Climbing
About 1,723 ft
Starts at
Stahlman Point Trailhead (about 1,715 ft)
Summit
3,035 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
About 2 hours

Questions about this route

How long is the Stahlman Point on Stahlman Point?

About 4.3 mi round trip from Stahlman Point Trailhead (about 1,715 ft).

How much elevation gain is on the Stahlman Point?

About 1,723 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Stahlman Point?

It is rated moderate.

Where does the Stahlman Point start?

Stahlman Point Trailhead (about 1,715 ft).

How long does the Stahlman Point take?

About 2 hours round trip.

Conditions and forecast on Stahlman Point

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.