The No Name Trail is accessed from the parking lot as you enter the monument, behind the Oregon Caves entrance sign. The trail is shaded and scenic — there are streams and dense forest as well as two waterfalls to see. The trail is steep, but there are several opportunities to relax and catch a breath on one of the benches located along the trail.
The No Name Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,010 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,730 ft. and an elevation range of 280 ft.
[ A to B ] or [ B to A ] | |||
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Length 2 | Min Ele 3 | Max Ele 4 | Range 5 |
1.1 mi | 3,730 ft | 4,010 ft | 280 ft |
[ A to B ] | |||
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Time 6 | Floors 7 | Gain 8 | Loss 9 |
33 min | 21.8 | 261 ft | 274 ft |
[ B to A ] | |||
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Time | Floors | Gain | Loss |
34 min | 22.8 | 274 ft | 261 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 No Name 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 No Name 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 1.1 miles (1.8 km) or 2,553 steps.
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 33 minutes in one direction and in 34 minutes 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)