Nash Lake Trail,
Willamette National Forest

Located 21.9 miles from Sisters, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
16,654 Steps 1  (7.8 mi)
Trails National Forests Willamette Nash Lake Trail

Elevation

The Nash Lake Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,079 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,206 ft. and an elevation range of 1,873 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
7.8 mi4,206 ft6,079 ft1,873 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
2.8 hrs151.21,814 ft19 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
2.7 hrs1.619 ft1,814 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 Nash 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

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Belknap Springs, OR
  2. North Topo Map: Linton Lake, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: North Sister, OR
  4. West Topo Map: French Mountain, OR
  5. Topo Map: Substitute Point, OR
  6. East Topo Map: South Sister, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Chucksney Mountain, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Packsaddle Mountain, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Elk Lake, OR

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Nash Lake Trail #3527.

What is the length of the Nash Lake Trail?
The length of the trail is 7.8 miles (12.6 km) or 16,654 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Nash Lake Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 2.8 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.