Wildcat Trail
- 8.5 mi
- round trip
- 2,770 ft
- climb
- 5,704 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Wildcat Trail open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Ochoco National Forest. It doesn't name Wildcat Trail, so check the source for the area it covers.
Rowe Creek Complex Emergency Closure Order
Agency closure covering Ochoco National Forest · Order 06-07-26-04 · USFS · Ochoco National Forest
Blue-Green Algae Information
Agency alert covering Ochoco National Forest · USFS · Ochoco National Forest
Prescribed Fire information
Agency alert covering Ochoco National Forest · USFS · Ochoco National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Ochoco National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Wildcat Trail is an expert-level out-and-back hike in the Mill Creek Wilderness, part of the Lookout Mountain Ranger District of Ochoco National Forest in Oregon. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail's route lies within designated wilderness. The hike is 17 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 2,770 feet. The one-way climb is 1,481 feet, and the trail reaches a high point of 5,704 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 5.8 miles, where the grade reaches 55 percent. The route is steady, and the start sits at 5,233 feet. For nearby options, Belknap and Twin Pillars are both hikes within about 1.5 miles. White Rock Campground and the Wildcat campground are each a little under 3 miles away.
Local outfitters
- Oregon Adaptive Sports47 mi away
- Nighthawk Naturalist School47 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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Route details
- Distance
- 8.5 mi round trip
- Climbing
- About 2,770 ft
- Summit
- 5,708 ft
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Time
- About 4 hours
Questions about this route
How long is the Wildcat Trail on Cougar Rock?
About 8.5 mi round trip.
How much elevation gain is on the Wildcat Trail?
About 2,770 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Wildcat Trail?
It is rated expert.
How long does the Wildcat Trail take?
About 4 hours round trip.
Conditions and forecast on Cougar Rock
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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