Chetco Lookout Trail
Easy · FernKalmiopsis Wilderness, Oregon
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Distance
142 m466 ft
Elevation gain
25m
Est. time
Route
Route type
- Dogs allowed
- No bicycles
What to expect on this trail
- Natural surface
- Steep
- Sustained climb
- Hiking
How these were worked out
- Natural surfacerecorded
- OpenStreetMap records the surface of this trail as "ground". Source: OpenStreetMap, high confidence.
- Steepestimated
- Nine tenths of this trail is at or below a 27.7% grade, and its steepest climb reaches 30.9%. Source: DEM terrain profile, low confidence.
- Sustained climbestimated
- This trail gains 152 m of elevation per kilometre. Source: DEM terrain profile, low confidence.
Biking is not listed. That means no explicit permission is recorded, which is not the same as a prohibition — see the bike section below.
Fern's Friendly Walk A gentle wander — great for kids, dogs, and wildflower stops.
About this trail
Chetco Lookout Trail is a 0.9 km trail in Oregon. Route imported from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); community descriptions, photos, and condition reports welcome.
Play the route
Fly the trail end to end, with the climb as it comes.
Conditions
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Elevation profile
Terrain sampled every 35 m from public elevation data.
- Descent
- 12 m
- High point
- 1381 m
- 90th percentile grade
- 27.7%
Bike access & suitability
Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.
Legal access
prohibited
OpenStreetMap explicitly marks bicycle access as prohibited on at least one segment.
Estimated MTB suitability
Extreme
53% confidence - score 76/100
- - Terrain: 27.7% 90th-percentile grade and 152 m climbing per km.
- - Surface: ground.
Source: Explicit OpenStreetMap access tags - OpenStreetMap contributors - checked Aug 2, 2026 - rules v2
View access evidencePosted signs and current land-manager closures always override OpenTrail.
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Connecting trails
Trails whose path meets this one — plan a longer route or a loop.
Trails nearby
Other routes within about 15 km.
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Navy Monument Trail #1105A
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Emily Cabin Trail
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Vulcan Peak Trail #1120
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Bailey Mountain Trail
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Vulcan Lake Trail
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Gardner Mine Loop #1122A
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Johnson Butte Trail #1110
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Frequently asked
How long is Chetco Lookout Trail?
Chetco Lookout Trail is 0.9 km (0.6 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 25m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.
How hard is Chetco Lookout Trail?
OpenTrail rates it easy. It climbs about 142 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 28%.
Where is Chetco Lookout Trail?
Chetco Lookout Trail is in Kalmiopsis Wilderness, Oregon. The map on this page shows the full route, where it starts, and any mapped parking nearby.
Is there parking at Chetco Lookout Trail?
No parking area is mapped within 1.5 km of this route in OpenStreetMap. That is not the same as there being none — check local access rules before you go.
Are dogs allowed on Chetco Lookout Trail?
Yes — Chetco Lookout Trail is mapped as dog friendly. Posted signs and seasonal restrictions always take precedence.
Can you bike Chetco Lookout Trail?
Bicycles are not permitted, according to OpenStreetMap contributors. Legal access and how rideable the surface actually is are tracked separately on this page.