Near Whisky Peak Summit
View of the Red Buttes Wilderness to the south.
Near Whisky Peak Summit
Reference mark at summit
Near Whisky Peak Summit
Outhouse remnants off the summit

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Whisky Peak Summit

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Short spur trail with great views from start to finish.
0.6
mi
Distance
627
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Access Issues
Trail gets seldom use but remains tenable due to lack of vegetation overgrowth. Access the trail offshoot with a vehicle fit for forest service roads. Can also reach this summit spur via backroads from the Carberry Creek campground at Applegate Lake.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.6mi
Distance
627ft
Elevation Gain
47ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
6,493ft
High Point
5,905ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Great summit views deeper into the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and the northern edges of the Red Buttes Wilderness located to the immediate south. One can navigate to the trail start using map/gps; drive and park at the start or combine this segment with a longer hike/run from the Carberry Creek campground (located on the western side of Applegate Lake). Exposed overhead from the start. No water points. Wildlife in the nearby areas. Remnants of an old tower and outhouse remain at the summit.

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