Shaped by long-gone volcanos, central Oregon seduces travelers with spots like Crater Lake, part of the national park of the same name that is cloaked with powder snow in winter and dotted with walkers come summer months.
The area is signed. Limited parking and dispersed camping is located near the trailhead. The trail may be difficult to follow the first mile from the trailhead and can be hazardous to ford the North Fork John Day River during high flow periods. The Glade Creek Trail is located within the North Fork John Day Wilderness. Closed to all motorized and mechanized equipment, including mountain bikes and carts.
Details
Length:
7 miles
Difficulty:
Difficult
Time:
5 - 6 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
5700
Elevation Range:
5700 feet to 7400
Elevation Change:
1700
Usage:
Light
Season:
Summer to Fall
Useful Map(s):
USGS: Desolation Butte SW
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Highway 395 near Dale, head east 10 miles on Forest Road No. 10 towards Olive Lake. Turn Left on Forest Road No. 1010 and travel approx. 10 miles to the trailhead on the north side of the road.
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