Oregon · Mountain biking · South Peak

Gate Creek

1.0 mi
distance
449 ft
climb
May–Oct
best months

Is Gate Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Willamette National Forest. It doesn't name Gate Creek, 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.

Gate Creek is a 1.00-mile trail in the South Peak trail system near Oregon. The route gains 664 feet of elevation and is managed by the Forest Service.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Nearby · Trail #300 · Santiam Wagon Road Trail (#3413) · Sand Mountain Lookout
  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Gate Creek

    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

      38° / 24°

    2. Feb

      41° / 24°

    3. Mar

      44° / 26°

    4. Apr

      49° / 29°

    5. May

      58° / 35°

    6. Jun

      65° / 38°

    7. Jul

      76° / 42°

    8. Aug

      76° / 42°

    9. Sep

      69° / 39°

    10. Oct

      56° / 33°

    11. Nov

      42° / 28°

    12. Dec

      36° / 23°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Santiam Junction, OR, 8.8 mi away at 3,750 ft. The station sits about 1,500 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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