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Independence Rock

Passes Independence Rock
Inside Willamette National Forest
Camp 2 mi away

1.5 mi one way · 364 ft climb · 2,809 ft high point · Very hard

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

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About this hike

Independence Rock Trail passes Independence Rock and a viewpoint in Willamette National Forest over 1.5 miles one way with very difficult terrain.

Elevation

364 ft of gain and 287 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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2.0 mi from the trailhead
RIVERSIDE AT DETROIT (Willamette National Forest, OR)
Campground · Oregon

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

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

ViewpointAlong the way · 0.8 mi in
Independence RockAlong the way · 0.8 mi in

Nearby reading

Independence Prairie Ranger Station
Marion Forks, Oregon
Marion Forks Guard Station

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: 1.5 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 364 ft
Descent: 287 ft
High point: 2,809 ft
Low point: 2,464 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Oregon
Camps within 15 mi: 19
Trailhead: 44.6136° N · 121.9478° W

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North Pyramid

Summits Middle Pyramid
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2,002 ft of climbing

3.0 mi one way · 2,002 ft climb · Very hard

Willamette National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

Iron Mountain

Summits Iron Mountain
Inside Willamette National Forest
1,397 ft of climbing

2.0 mi one way · 1,397 ft climb · Very hard

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today79°47°Mostly Sunny
Tue68°43°Patchy Fog
Wed70°46°Mostly Sunny
Thu70°44°Mostly Cloudy
Fri57°39°Chance Light Rain
Sat60°40°Mostly Sunny
Sun62°42°Mostly Sunny

Today: Mostly Sunny · wind 0 to 3 mph W

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

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