Triangulation Peak

Triangulation Peak is an easy, short out-and-back hike in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness of Oregon's Willamette National Forest, within the Detroit Ranger District. The trail is about 1.2 miles long and gains roughly 596 feet over the course of the trip, with the high point at about 5,420 feet. The route is a rolling climb that reaches its steepest stretch at about 0.2 miles in, with a 20% grade. The trail's surface is natural, and bikes are not allowed. The hike sits within designated wilderness and is managed by the Forest Service. The peak's name points to its purpose: a summit with a triangulation point, and the route is straightforward for anyone looking to reach the top quickly. The peak is open from about June through October, and the trip takes roughly half a day. Cheat Creek is about 0.9 miles away, and the Triangulation hike is about 1.2 miles away. Paddlers can head to Devils Creek or Whitewater Creek, both about 2.2 miles off. For an overnight base, Whispering Falls Campground lies about 4.7 miles away.