Oregon · Hiking

Waldo Mountain Trail #3592

Waldo Mountain Trail #3592Photo: Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
2.2 mi
round trip
1,887 ft
climb
6,341 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Waldo Mountain Trail #3592 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Willamette National Forest. It doesn't name Waldo Mountain Trail #3592, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Willamette National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Waldo Mountain Trail #3592 is a 4.4-mile out-and-back hike in Oregon's Waldo Lake Wilderness, part of the Middle Fork Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest. The trail climbs from about 5,695 feet to a high point of 6,341 feet, with a total gain of 1,887 feet over the round trip. The route is rolling, and the steepest stretch comes at about 1.6 miles in, where the grade reaches 24 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Odell Lake, which sits well below the trail, show July and August highs around 73 to 74°F with only about three wet days a month. Winter brings highs in the mid-30s and regular snow days from December through February. The trip takes about 2.5 hours. Waldo Meadows and Waldo Mountain are both within about 1.6 miles, and North Waldo campground is about 5.6 miles away. Paddlers can head to Salmon Creek, roughly 3.3 miles off.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Waldo Mountain Trail #3592

    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

      35° / 20°

      14 wet · 10 snow

    2. Feb

      38° / 21°

      13 wet · 9 snow

    3. Mar

      42° / 24°

      14 wet · 8 snow

    4. Apr

      46° / 28°

      11 wet · 4 snow

    5. May

      55° / 34°

      9 wet · 1 snow

    6. Jun

      63° / 38°

      6 wet

    7. Jul

      73° / 44°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      74° / 42°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 36°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      55° / 30°

      9 wet · 1 snow

    11. Nov

      41° / 26°

      14 wet · 6 snow

    12. Dec

      34° / 20°

      15 wet · 10 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Odell Lake-East, OR, 17.1 mi away at 4,800 ft. The station sits about 1,500 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
2.2 mi round trip
Climbing
About 1,887 ft
Summit
6,343 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
About 1 hour

Questions about this route

How long is the Waldo Mountain Trail #3592 on Waldo Mountain?

About 2.2 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the Waldo Mountain Trail #3592?

About 1,887 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Waldo Mountain Trail #3592?

It is rated moderate.

How long does the Waldo Mountain Trail #3592 take?

About 1 hour round trip.

Conditions and forecast on Waldo Mountain

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.

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