more stats
3,186 ft
Distance
608 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:19:56
Avg time
594 ft
Altitude change
5,875 ft
Altitude min
6,483 ft
Altitude max
5,875 ft
Altitude start
6,470 ft
Altitude end
18.6%
Grade
-8.9%
Grade max
79.9%
Grade min
2,562 ft
Distance climb
348 ft
Distance down
125 ft
Distance flat
00:19:56
Avg time

Upper Glacier View Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Jefferson Wilderness
    Sisters, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #1581 in Hiking [+]
    • #22098 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #63 in Hiking · Oregon [+]
    • #471 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T5 Demanding Alpine Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    No clear path
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Upper Glacier View is a 3,186 ft double black diamond difficulty alpine singletrack trail located near Sisters Oregon. Riders describe it as faint trail. Highlights include views and a glacier. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. Trail visibility is no clear path. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.

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Upper Glacier View Trail Reports

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Nov 4, 2023 @ 5:03am
Nov 4, 2023
Wet, deep puddles, stream crossings, LOOSE!
Aug 19, 2022 @ 11:03am
Aug 19, 2022
Oct 7, 2020 @ 7:49pm
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 Upper Glacier View located?
      Upper Glacier View 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 44.48594, -121.83629.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Glacier View?
      Upper Glacier View is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 18.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Glacier View?
      Upper Glacier View has 608 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,875 ft to 6,483 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Glacier View a point to point trail?
      Upper Glacier View is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Glacier View?
      Upper Glacier View is 3,186 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Glacier View?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Upper Glacier View. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Upper Glacier View?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Upper Glacier View are:
      • September (7 activities)
      • August (6 activities)
      • July (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Glacier View? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Glacier View are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Upper Glacier View?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 7 minutes to hike Upper Glacier View. The trail is 3,186 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Glacier View?
      Upper Glacier View is a very popular trail. There have been 152 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 158 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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