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).
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.
[ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
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Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
3.3 mi | 5,792 ft | 6,956 ft | 1,164 ft |
[ A to B ] | |||
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Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
1.8 hrs | 97.0 | 1,164 ft | 0 ft |
[ B to A ] | |||
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Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
1.4 hrs | 0.0 | 0 ft | 1,164 ft |
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.
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.
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.
The length of the trail is 3.3 miles (5.4 km) or 7,367 steps.
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.
Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin.
(cdc.gov)