Edison Lava Trail,
Deschutes National Forest

Located 21.0 miles from La Pine, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
20,764 Steps 1  (9.8 mi)
Trails National Forests Deschutes Edison Lava Trail

Elevation

The Edison Lava Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,958 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,754 ft. and an elevation range of 1,204 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
9.8 mi4,754 ft5,958 ft1,204 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
3.4 hrs73.0876 ft1,135 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
3.5 hrs94.61,135 ft876 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 Edison Lava 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

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
  1. Northwest Topo Map: South Sister, OR
  2. North Topo Map: Broken Top, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Tumalo Falls, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Elk Lake, OR
  5. Topo Map: Mount Bachelor, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Wanoga Butte, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Crane Prairie Reservoir, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Round Mountain, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Pistol Butte, OR

FAQ

What is the length of the Edison Lava Trail?
The length of the trail is 9.8 miles (15.7 km) or 20,764 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Edison Lava Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 3.4 hours in one direction and in 3.5 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.