Varney Creek Trail,
Fremont-Winema National Forest

Located 19.6 miles from Klamath Falls, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
9,349 Steps 1  (4.4 mi)
Trails National Forests Fremont-Winema Varney Creek Trail

Elevation

The Varney Creek Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,739 ft., a minimum elevation of 5,564 ft. and an elevation range of 1,175 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
4.4 mi5,564 ft6,739 ft1,175 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
1.6 hrs95.81,149 ft27 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
1.5 hrs2.227 ft1,149 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 Varney 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.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Pelican Butte, OR
  2. North Topo Map: Crystal Spring, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Agency Lake, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Lake of the Woods North, OR
  5. Topo Map: Pelican Bay, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Shoalwater Bay, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Lake of the Woods South, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Aspen Lake, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Howard Bay, OR

FAQ

What is the length of the Varney Creek Trail?
The length of the trail is 4.4 miles (7.1 km) or 9,349 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Varney Creek Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.6 hours in one direction and in 1.5 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.