Crescent Mountain Trail,
Willamette National Forest

Located 15.1 miles from Idanha, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
17,518 Steps 1  (8.0 mi)
Trails National Forests Willamette Crescent Mountain Trail

Elevation

The Crescent Mountain Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,656 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,645 ft. and an elevation range of 2,011 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
8.0 mi3,645 ft5,656 ft2,011 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
3.7 hrs136.21,634 ft1,227 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
3.6 hrs102.21,227 ft1,634 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 Crescent 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: Chimney Peak, OR
  2. North Topo Map: Coffin Mountain, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Marion Forks, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Harter Mountain, OR
  5. Topo Map: Echo Mountain, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Santiam Junction, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Carpenter Mountain, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Tamolitch Falls, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Clear Lake, OR

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Crescent Mountain Trail #3384.

What is the length of the Crescent Mountain Trail?
The length of the trail is 8.0 miles (12.8 km) or 17,518 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Crescent Mountain Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 3.7 hours in one direction and in 3.6 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.