Round Lake Trail,
Deschutes National Forest

Located 16.6 miles from Sisters, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
4,302 Steps 1  (2.0 mi)
Trails National Forests Deschutes Round Lake Trail

Elevation

The Round Lake Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,829 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,354 ft. and an elevation range of 475 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
2.0 mi4,354 ft4,829 ft475 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
46 min39.6475 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
42 min0.00 ft475 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

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 Round Lake 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: Marion Forks, OR
  2. North Topo Map: Marion Lake, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Candle Creek, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Santiam Junction, OR
  5. Topo Map: Three Fingered Jack, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Black Butte, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Clear Lake, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Mount Washington, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Black Crater, OR

Difficulty

The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the Round Lake 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

Is this trail known by any other names?

Yes, this trail is also known as Round Lake Trail #4012.

What is the length of the Round Lake Trail?

The length of the trail is 2.0 miles (3.2 km) or 4,302 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Round Lake Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 46 minutes in one direction and in 42 minutes 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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