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Buckeye Lake

Ends at Buckeye Lake
Inside Umpqua National Forest

3.4 mi out & back · 812 ft gain · 4,268 ft high point · Moderate

From Skimmerhorn Trailhead via Skimmerhorn and Lakes (1.5 mi)

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

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About this hike

This 3.4-mile round trip from Skimmerhorn Trailhead reaches Buckeye Lake in Umpqua National Forest, ascending 812 feet through alpine terrain.

Elevation

812 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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5.6 mi from the trailhead
Acker Rock Lookout
Campground · Oregon
10.0 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

23 mi from you
Mt. Thielsen
- Ends at Lathrop Glacier
- Inside Umpqua National Forest
- 4,043 ft of climbing
9.7 mi out & back · 4,043 ft gain · Very hard
Umpqua National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Out: 670 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Little Fish LakeDestination · 1.5 mi in
Buckeye LakeDestination · 1.6 mi in
Cliff LakeNearby · 1.7 mi in

Nearby reading

Buckeye Lake (Oregon)

Map

The hike from its start, the approach dashed. 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: 3.4 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 812 ft round trip
High point: 4,268 ft
Low point: 3,613 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 3.4 mi and 812 ft of climbing
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: Oregon
Camps within 15 mi: 6
Start: Skimmerhorn Trailhead
Trailhead: 43.0779° N · 122.5401° W

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Ash Flat Campground

Campground

12.4 mi from the trailhead

Farewell Bend Campground

Campground · Oregon

24 mi from you

Union Peak Trail

Summits Union Peak
Inside Crater Lake National Park
1,852 ft of climbing

9.9 mi out & back · 1,852 ft gain · Hard

Crater Lake National Park · Camp under a mile away

Garfield Peak Trail

Summits Garfield Peak
Inside Crater Lake National Park
1,247 ft of climbing

3.3 mi out & back · 1,247 ft gain · Moderate

Crater Lake National Park · Camp 3 mi away

Watchman Peak Trail

Summits The Watchman
Inside Crater Lake National Park
Camp 4 mi away

3.4 mi out & back · 868 ft gain · Moderate

Crater Lake National Park · Camp 4 mi away

Mt. Bailey

Summits Mount Bailey
Inside Umpqua National Forest
3,282 ft of climbing

9.7 mi out & back · 3,282 ft gain · Very hard

Umpqua National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

Abbott Butte

Summits Abbott Butte
Inside Umpqua National Forest
1,792 ft of climbing

6.4 mi out & back · 1,792 ft gain · Hard

Umpqua National Forest · Camp 5 mi away

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- 3,881 ft of climbing
11.0 mi out & back · 3,881 ft gain · Very hard
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Weather

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Today65°48°Partly Sunny
Thu61°45°Partly Sunny
Fri50°40°Light Rain
Sat47°40°Chance Rain And Snow
Sun43°34°Light Rain
Mon42°31°Chance Rain And Snow
Tue44°Partly Sunny

Today: Partly Sunny · wind 3 to 9 mph S

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