Brown Mountain Trail,
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest

Located 23.0 miles from Ashland, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
20,470 Steps 1  (9.7 mi)
Trails National Forests Rogue River-Siskiyou Brown Mountain Trail

Elevation

The Brown Mountain Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,761 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,777 ft. and an elevation range of 984 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
9.7 mi4,777 ft5,761 ft984 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
3.3 hrs13.9167 ft1,060 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
3.3 hrs88.31,060 ft167 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 Brown Mountain 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: Willow Lake, OR
  2. North Topo Map: Mount McLoughlin, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Lake of the Woods North, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Robinson Butte, OR
  5. Topo Map: Brown Mountain, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Lake of the Woods South, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Hyatt Reservoir, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Little Chinquapin Mountain, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Surveyor Mountain, OR

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Brown Mountain Trail #1005.

What is the length of the Brown Mountain Trail?
The length of the trail is 9.7 miles (15.5 km) or 20,470 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Brown Mountain Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 3.3 hours in one direction and in 3.3 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.