Clover Creek Trail,
Fremont-Winema National Forest

Located 19.3 miles from Klamath Falls, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
7,367 Steps 1  (3.3 mi)
Trails National Forests Fremont-Winema Clover Creek Trail

The Clover Creek Trail is a challenging and scenic hike up the outside of a collapsed volcanic caldera in Oregon's Winema National Forest and Mountain Lakes Wilderness Area. About three-quarters of a mile into the hike, the creek is visible from the trail. The trail joins with the Mountain Lakes Loop Trail at the end. Please respect the land and keep this wilderness wild: bicycles, carts, and wheeled or motorized equipment are not permitted on the trail (except wheelchairs).

Clover Creek TrailFerns at Clover Creek TrailClover Creek Trailhead

Elevation

The Clover Creek Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,956 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,792 ft. and an elevation range of 1,164 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
3.3 mi5,792 ft6,956 ft1,164 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.8 hrs97.01,164 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.4 hrs0.00 ft1,164 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Clover Creek Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Mount McLoughlin, OR
  2. North Topo Map: Lake of the Woods North, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Pelican Bay, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Brown Mountain, OR
  5. Topo Map: Lake of the Woods South, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Aspen Lake, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Little Chinquapin Mountain, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Surveyor Mountain, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Spencer Creek, OR

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Clover Creek Trail compared to two other trails. The x-axis is cumulative elevation gain and the y-axis is maximum elevation. The length of the trail is reflected in the size of the bubble.

FAQ

What is the length of the Clover Creek Trail?

The length of the trail is 3.3 miles (5.4 km) or 7,367 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Clover Creek Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.8 hours in one direction and in 1.4 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.

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