Roaring Creek Trail,
Willamette National Forest

Located 10.9 miles from Idanha, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
3,447 Steps 1  (1.6 mi)
Trails National Forests Willamette Roaring Creek Trail

Elevation

The Roaring Creek Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,997 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,649 ft. and an elevation range of 348 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.6 mi4,649 ft4,997 ft348 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
38 min30.3364 ft151 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
33 min12.6151 ft364 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 Roaring Creek 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: Bull of the Woods, OR
  2. North Topo Map: Mount Lowe, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Pinhead Buttes, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Mother Lode Mountain, OR
  5. Topo Map: Breitenbush Hot Springs, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Olallie Butte, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Idanha, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Mount Bruno, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Mount Jefferson, OR

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Roaring Creek Trail #3361.

What is the length of the Roaring Creek Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.6 miles (2.6 km) or 3,447 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Roaring Creek Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 38 minutes in one direction and in 33 minutes 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.