Whychus Creek Trail
Whychus Creek Wild and Scenic River (Scenic Area), Deschutes County, OR
Out-and-back trail in Whychus Creek Wild and Scenic River (Scenic Area), Deschutes County, OR. Hiking.
- Distance
- 5.9 mi (9.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 715 ft (218 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 15 min
- High point
- 3,865 ft (1,178 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Waterfall: Whychus Creek Falls 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Whychus Creek Scenic Overlook 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Whychus Creek Trail
How long is Whychus Creek Trail?
Whychus Creek Trail is 5.9 mi (9.6 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 15 min. It climbs 715 ft (218 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,865 ft (1,178 m).
How hard is Whychus Creek Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Whychus Creek Trail?
1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Whychus Creek Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Whychus Creek Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (87% under trees).
What can you do on Whychus Creek Trail?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Whychus Creek Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Whychus Creek Trail
- Prt To Whychus Creek Trail Deschutes National Forest · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- Peterson Ridge Trail West Deschutes National Forest · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
- Peterson Ridge Tie Trail Deschutes National Forest · Moderate · 6.3 mi (10.2 km)
- Whychus Creek Overlook Trail Whychus Creek Wild and Scenic River (Scenic Area) · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- Telegraph Connector Deschutes National Forest · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Peterson Ridge Trail Deschutes National Forest · Easy · 3 mi (4.8 km)
- Whychus Draw Trail Whychus Creek Wild and Scenic River (Scenic Area) · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Peterson Ridge Middle Trail Deschutes National Forest · Easy · 4.2 mi (6.7 km)
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