Twin Peaks Trail
- 0.8 mi
- round trip
- 717 ft
- climb
- 2,908 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- best months
Twin Peaks Trail is an easy out-and-back hike in southern Oregon, about 2.7 miles from the town of Jacksonville. The trail is short, with a one-way distance of about 0.8 miles and a total round-trip climb of about 717 feet, so it works well as a quick outing. The route starts at roughly 2,637 feet and climbs to about 2,908 feet, with the steepest stretch around the half-mile mark. That part of the trail has a grade of about 24 percent, so plan for a short but noticeable incline. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Ruch show May highs around 75°F and October highs around 72°F, while July and August average in the low 90s. Several other trails sit right next to this one. Canyon Falls Trail and Canyon Vista Trail are each about 0.1 mile away, and Jackson Ridge Bike Trail is a similar distance. Sofie's Trail is about 0.3 mile off.
Local outfitters
- Applegate Trail Rides15 mi away
- Huntfluent Guide Service18 mi away
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Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
Best time to visit Twin Peaks Trail
Best months: March–June and September–November. 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.
Jan
50° / 30°
Feb
55° / 31°
Mar
60° / 33°
Apr
65° / 36°
May
75° / 42°
Jun
82° / 47°
Jul
92° / 52°
Aug
91° / 51°
Sep
85° / 45°
Oct
72° / 38°
Nov
56° / 33°
Dec
49° / 30°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ruch, OR, 7.1 mi away at 1,550 ft. The station sits about 1,400 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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