Oregon · Hiking

Use the Force

Use the ForcePhoto: ex_magician, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
0.3 mi
round trip
120 ft
climb
4,985 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Jun, Aug–Sep
best months

"Use the Force" is an easy, out-and-back hike in southern Oregon, about 2 miles from Klamath Falls. The route is short at 0.64 miles, with a total climb of 120 feet, and the high point reaches 4,985 feet. The trail is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch near the start at about 14% grade, and the total descent mirrors the climb. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Klamath Falls show July highs around 86°F with lows near 48°F and only about two wet days, while winter months bring highs in the low 40s and more frequent rain. The hike takes about half an hour, and several other trails sit right next door. Junker is 0.1 mile away, Tank and Enduro are each 0.2 mile, and Klamath Ridgeview is 0.3 mile.

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  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Aug–Sep

    Best time to visit Use the Force

    Best months: May–June and August–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

      41° / 21°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      46° / 23°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      52° / 27°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 29°

      9 wet

    5. May

      67° / 36°

      8 wet

    6. Jun

      76° / 41°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 48°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 46°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      77° / 39°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 31°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 25°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      40° / 21°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Klamath Falls Intl Ap, OR, 7.4 mi away at 4,084 ft. The station sits about 900 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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