4.4 mi from the trailheadCold Springs Campground (Or)
Campground · Oregon
8.0 mi one way · 786 ft climb · 3,845 ft high point · Moderate
In Deschutes National Forest · Oregon · U.S. Forest Service
Peterson Ridge Trail West ascends 786 feet in Deschutes National Forest over 8.0 moderate miles, with Whychus Creek Falls and the scenic overlook nearby.
786 ft of gain and 161 ft of descent.
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Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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Sat: Sunny · wind 0 to 5 mph NE