McKenzie River Trail,
Willamette National Forest
Elevation
The McKenzie River Trail has a maximum elevation of 1,985 ft., a minimum elevation of 1,427 ft. and an elevation range of 558 ft.
Metrics
| [ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
| 9.7 mi | 1,427 ft | 1,985 ft | 558 ft |
| [ A to B ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
| 3.8 hrs | 0.8 | 9 ft | 478 ft |
| [ B to A ] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
| 3.8 hrs | 39.8 | 478 ft | 9 ft |
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 McKenzie River 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
- Northwest Topo Map: Carpenter Mountain, OR
- North Topo Map: Tamolitch Falls, OR
- Northeast Topo Map: Clear Lake, OR
- West Topo Map: McKenzie Bridge, OR
- Topo Map: Belknap Springs, OR
- East Topo Map: Linton Lake, OR
- Southwest Topo Map: Cougar Reservoir, OR
- South Topo Map: French Mountain, OR
- Southeast Topo Map: Substitute Point, OR
Difficulty
The following chart illustrates the difficulty of hiking the McKenzie River 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 McKenzie River Trail #3507.
What is the length of the McKenzie River Trail?
The length of the trail is 9.7 miles (15.6 km) or 20,873 steps.
How long does it take to hike the McKenzie River Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 3.8 hours in one direction and in 3.8 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)
- The Brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) may be present in this area. The Brown dog tick transmits Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
- The Rocky Mountain wood tick (Dermacentor andersoni) may be present in this area. The Rocky Mountain wood tick transmits Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Colorado Tick Fever, and Tularemia.
- The Western blacklegged tick (Ixodes pacificus) may be present in this area. The Western blacklegged tick transmits Anaplasmosis and Lyme Disease.
Footnotes
- Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
- Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
- Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
- Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
- Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
- Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
- Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
- Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
- Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.