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Payten

Inside Ochoco National Forest
1,861 ft of climbing

3.6 mi one way · 1,861 ft climb · 5,313 ft high point · Moderate

In Ochoco National Forest · Oregon · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Payten Trail climbs moderately through Ochoco National Forest, gaining 1,861 feet.

Elevation

1,861 ft of gain and 70 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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13.2 mi from the trailhead
Wolf Creek Industrial Campground
Campground · Oregon

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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 3.6 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 1,861 ft
Descent: 70 ft
High point: 5,313 ft
Low point: 3,523 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Oregon
Camps within 15 mi: 2
Trailhead: 44.3740° N · 119.6230° W

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Weather

7-day forecast

Thu55°47°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri62°45°Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat67°49°Sunny
Sun72°50°Sunny
Mon72°50°Sunny
Tue72°45°Sunny
Wed68°Mostly Sunny

Thu: Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 7 mph NW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain