Water Holes Trail,
Willamette National Forest

Located 28.2 miles from La Pine, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
21,124 Steps 1  (9.9 mi)
Trails National Forests Willamette Water Holes Trail

Elevation

The Water Holes Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,177 ft., a minimum elevation of 3,855 ft. and an elevation range of 1,322 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
9.9 mi3,855 ft5,177 ft1,322 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
3.6 hrs137.51,650 ft679 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
3.5 hrs56.6679 ft1,650 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 Water Holes 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 Water Holes Trail #3538.

What is the length of the Water Holes Trail?
The length of the trail is 9.9 miles (16.0 km) or 21,124 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Water Holes Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 3.6 hours in one direction and in 3.5 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.