Whitewater
- 8.4 mi
- round trip
- 2,667 ft
- climb
- 5,626 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Whitewater is a hard hike in the Detroit Ranger District of Oregon's Willamette National Forest, about 8.4 miles long with a total elevation gain of 2,667 feet. The trail is an out-and-back, starting at about 4,150 feet and climbing to a high point of 5,626 feet. The steepest stretch comes within the first 0.07 miles, with a grade of about 25 percent. The trail is on natural surface and is open to horses. Bikes are not allowed. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trailhead is Whitewater Trailhead, which is open year-round. Plan for about four hours on the trail. Triangulation Trail #3373 lies about a mile away, and Whitewater Creek offers canoeing about 1.4 miles off. Woodpecker Ridge and Crag are both within about 2 miles. For an overnight stay, Riverside Campground is about 5.6 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Big Lake Youth Camp33 mi away
- Oregon Territory Outfitters33 mi away
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