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Oregon

North Crater Xc-Ski

8.7 mi

Distance

1,178 ft

Gain

2h 38m

Time

Conditions: Caution

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Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good

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  • caution: Agency alerts

    6 active alerts in Umpqua National Forest; most severe: Poole Creek Campground Closed for the 2026 Season

    USFS15 d ago

  • clear: Weather

    Rain, high 56°F / low 36°F, 97% precip — 70/100 for mountain biking

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Part of Hemlock Butte

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North Crater Xc-Ski

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Elevation & route

Distance
8.7 mi
Elevation gain
1,178 ft
Elevation loss
592 ft

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About this trail

North Crater Xc-Ski is an 8.71-mile trail in the Hemlock Butte system managed by the Forest Service in Oregon. The route gains 1,178 feet of elevation.

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