Low Road–Optimator Trail Loop, 3 sights

3.7 mi · ▲ 447 ft · 1 hr 27 min

Low Road–Optimator Trail Loop, 3 sights is a 3.7-mile loop near Government Camp, OR. It climbs 447 ft, with sections as steep as 20% grade. It scores 25/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi3,553 – 4,006 ft · steepest grade: 20%3.8 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 45.29866, -121.75603
Nearest town Government Camp, OR

Directions

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Low Road–Optimator Trail Loop, 3 sights

3.7 mi · ▲ 447 ft · 1 hr 27 min

Elevation 3,552–4,006 ft

Loop

Trailhead: 45.29866, -121.75603

Weather Sep 4: sunrise 6:33 AM · sunset 7:41 PM

Transit-accessible: Collins Lake Resort stop 599 m from the trailhead · Parking lot at the trailhead

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading SW.
  2. 0.1 miTurn right onto Multorpor Fen Trail, heading W.
  3. 0.2 miTurn left onto Optimator Trail, heading SW.
  4. 50 ftTurn right onto Low Road, heading S.
  5. 100 ftBear left onto Optimator Trail, heading SW.
  6. 2.3 miTurn left onto Powerline Trail, heading N.
  7. 1 miTurn right, heading W.
  8. 500 ftTurn right, heading N.
  9. 150 ftThe loop closes back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail surface

8% dirt92% unspecified

Weather

Sunrise 6:33 AMSunset 7:41 PM

Good to know

  • Transit-accessible: Collins Lake Resort stop 599 m from the trailhead
  • Parking lot at the trailhead

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