Alta Lake Trail,
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest

Located 19.2 miles from Chiloquin, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
16,387 Steps 1  (7.6 mi)
Trails National Forests Rogue River-Siskiyou Alta Lake Trail

Elevation

The Alta Lake Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,867 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,259 ft. and an elevation range of 2,608 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
7.6 mi4,259 ft6,867 ft2,608 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
3.2 hrs220.62,647 ft46 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
2.7 hrs3.846 ft2,647 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 Alta Lake 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: Red Blanket Mountain, OR
  2. North Topo Map: Union Peak, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Maklaks Crater, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Imnaha Creek, OR
  5. Topo Map: Devils Peak, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Mares Egg Spring, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Rustler Peak, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Pelican Butte, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Crystal Spring, OR

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Alta Lake Trail #979.

What is the length of the Alta Lake Trail?
The length of the trail is 7.6 miles (12.3 km) or 16,387 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Alta Lake Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 3.2 hours in one direction and in 2.7 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.