more stats
11.3 miles
Distance
1,619 ft
Climb
-1,088 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
531 ft
Altitude change
4,794 ft
Altitude min
4,909 ft
Altitude start
5,440 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-34.7%
Grade max
33.5%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
4,846 ft
Distance flat

Old Summit Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Jefferson Wilderness
    Sisters, Oregon
  • Ref Number
    #4014
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #39853 in Hiking [+]
    • #159681 in Trail Running
    • #28649 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #784 in Hiking · Oregon [+]
    • #2,337 in Trail Running
    • #711 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Old Summit is a 11 mile blue difficulty alpine singletrack trail located near Sisters Oregon. Highlights include a summit. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Old Summit Trail Reports

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Oct 7, 2020 @ 7:48pm
Oct 7, 2020
 reporter Lionshead Fire closure area reduced. This trail has reopened.
Sep 10, 2020 @ 11:14am
Sep 10, 2020
 reporter Closed by DNF due to Lionshead Fire.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Old Summit located?
      Old Summit is located in Mount Jefferson Wilderness, Sisters, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Mount Jefferson Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.42732, -121.84662.
      ▼ How hard is Old Summit?
      Old Summit is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old Summit?
      Old Summit has 1,619 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,088 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,794 ft to 5,440 ft.
      ▼ Is Old Summit a point to point trail?
      Old Summit is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Old Summit?
      Old Summit is 11.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Old Summit?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Old Summit. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Old Summit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Old Summit are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Old Summit?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 hours 21 minutes to hike Old Summit. The trail is 11.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Old Summit?
      Old Summit is a moderately popular trail. There have been 30 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 30 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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