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The total elevation difference for Old Desolation Driveway Trail is 2,238 feet which is an average number. Sometimes this backpacking trail gets really dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. You should count on this hike taking about 5.5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. This is a long backpacking trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Different parts of Old Desolation Driveway Trail are at very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the hiking trail. Old Desolation Driveway Trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Being 6.2 miles long it's an average length hiking trail.
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.1 miles
Total climbing distance = .2 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 6.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 6.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2238 feet
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US Hiking Trails > Oregon > Old Desolation Driveway Trail
