Alpine Trail,
Willamette National Forest

Located 10.1 miles from Westfir, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
35,747 Steps 1  (16.0 mi)
Trails National Forests Willamette Alpine Trail

Elevation

The Alpine Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,823 ft., a minimum elevation of 1,207 ft. and an elevation range of 3,616 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
16.0 mi1,207 ft4,823 ft3,616 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
8.3 hrs305.83,669 ft1,149 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
7.5 hrs95.81,149 ft3,669 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 Alpine 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: Saddleblanket Mountain, OR
  2. North Topo Map: Sinker Mountain, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Sardine Butte, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Westfir West, OR
  5. Topo Map: Westfir East, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Huckleberry Mountain, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Holland Point, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Oakridge, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: McCredie Springs, OR

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Alpine Trail #3450.

What is the length of the Alpine Trail?
The length of the trail is 16.0 miles (25.8 km) or 35,747 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Alpine Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 8.3 hours in one direction and in 7.5 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.