Fremont National Recreation Trail
8 days · 156.6 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Fremont National Recreation Trail is known for
The Fremont National Recreation Trail runs approximately 135 miles through Oregon's Fremont-Winema National Forest, from the Yamsay Mountain country southeast toward Vee Lake, in two long sections separated by about 13 miles of rural road. It follows rims and ridgelines above the Chewaucan River drainage in remote high-desert forest. Point-to-point; thru-hikers typically take 5-10 days.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 15,479 ft to 26,575 ft over 156.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 69.8 mi · 45%
- Downhill 55.9 mi · 36%
- Flat 30.8 mi · 20%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
Frequently asked questions
How much elevation gain is on the Fremont National Recreation Trail?
The Fremont National Recreation Trail climbs roughly 22,884 ft total — about 146 ft per mile, topping out near 8,176 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry and stats derived from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.