Oregon Desert Trail Backpacking and Thru-Hiking Guide
Distance: 750 miles (mileage varies depending on route alternatives)
Time to hike the entire trail: 5 - 7 weeks
Elevation gain: 72,000’
Elevation loss: 73,500’
High Point: 9,570’ (Steens Mountain)
Low Point: 2,664’ (Owyhee Reservoir)
Best season: Spring or Fall
Permits: A backcountry camping permit for the Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge is required if you camp outside an established camping area.
Difficulty: Strenuous
Continue reading to learn more, written by Mike Unger & Naomi Hudetz.
November 1, 2024
Mike Unger & Naomi Hudetz
Mike Unger & Naomi Hudetz are contributing writers.
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