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Heckletooth Mountain

  • Start date: 04/01/2018

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 04/01/2018

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

Just outside of Oakridge this hike is a lovely forest trail to Heckletooth Mountain. There are some level areas and some steep climbs with switchbacks. The map shows the mileage as being shorter but when I did this hike with Mike Smith last fall he came up with the 11 miles.

  • Event Leader: Lynn Meacham

  • Event Leader Phone: 541-214-8827

  • Event Leader Email: lmeacham55@gmail.com

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Mountain

  • Departure Location: Lane Community College, parking lot nearest stoplight

  • Rating: Difficult

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 100

  • Season: 2018

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Weather appropriate clothing in layers, sturdy footwear, water, lunch

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 11.5

  • Member Fees: 1

  • Elevation Gain: 2000

  • Non-Member Fees: 5

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

Four of us ventured out on a fine Sunday morning to tackle Heckletooth Mtn. The trailhead for this hike is only a couple of miles east of Oakridge and has a very easy access point. This is a long hike at 11.5 miles with a little over 2000' elevation gain. The first 1.5 miles had some level parts and some climbing. The next 2 miles was mostly easy flat areas with some rolling hills. The last 2 miles was mainly climbing and more climbing. Then, some more climbing! You earn your lunch by the time you reach the top. But we all agreed it was well worth it for all the great views waiting for us. I did this hike last October and though it rained the whole time, the fall colors were incredible so I would recommend this as a fall hike but shoot for a clear day for the views.