Oregon · Hiking

Taylor Creek

7.8 mi
round trip
3,255 ft
climb
2,731 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Taylor Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Wild Rivers Ranger District. It doesn't name Taylor Creek, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

Taylor Creek is a hard hike of about 7.8 miles on a natural-surface trail in the Wild Rivers Ranger District of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests in Oregon. It is a one-way trip, and the round-trip elevation gain is about 891 feet, with the high point at 2,731 feet and the start at 2,605 feet. The trail is rated hard and is not accessible, so plan on a challenging day on foot. The trailhead is Taylor Creek - Lone Tree, and the Forest Service manages the land. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Sexton Summit put July and August highs around 77°F with only two wet days a month, while winter brings highs in the low 40s and frequent rain. Bikes and horses are allowed on the route, which makes it an option for riders and equestrians. The closest places to pair with the hike are Big Pine Campground and Taylor Camp, both about 1.7 miles away, and Big Pine Creek Loop, about 1.7 miles away. For paddling, Galice Creek lies about 5.9 miles off.

Local outfitters

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

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Taylor Creek

    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

      43° / 33°

      16 wet

    2. Feb

      44° / 33°

      15 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 33°

      16 wet

    4. Apr

      52° / 35°

      14 wet

    5. May

      61° / 41°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      68° / 46°

      6 wet

    7. Jul

      77° / 53°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 54°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      70° / 51°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 43°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      47° / 36°

      15 wet

    12. Dec

      41° / 32°

      16 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sexton Summit, OR, 17.5 mi away at 3,832 ft. The station sits about 1,100 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.

    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