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Upper Oregon Gulch (Edge of the World)

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The aptly named Edge of the World Trail descends for three miles with beautiful views of the Sawtooth.
3.1
mi
Distance
175
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.09mi
Distance
175ft
Elevation Gain
1,886ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
8,547ft
High Point
6,747ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Upper Oregon Gulch Trail, known locally as Edge of the World Trail, is not for the feint of heart. It starts off of Forest Service Road 168, and ascends incredibly steeply right from the gun. Shortly after, Edge of the World lives up to its namesake, and drops precipitously for the next three miles. Be ready for loose, rocky, and sometimes rooted terrain to follow you all the way down this beast of a descent. It's worth it however, as the views from this trail of the nearby Sawtooth Mountains are incredible. Don't get too distracted by these vistas and stay on the trail as it ducks in and out of the woods through the arid high country. The final two sections of this trail should be approached with care as they are some of the steepest and most technical on the route. Upper Oregon Gulch Trail terminates at the intersection with Oregon - Fox Connector. Turn left here to start Lower Oregon Gulch Trail, or turn right for the Oregon - Fox Connector.

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Contributors
Tom Robson