Pacific Crest Trail - Wif1
Pacific Crest Trail - Wif1 Trail is a 27.1-mile trail in Deschutes National Forest, Oregon. The Forest Service rates it trail class 3, developed. It is open to hiking and horse and pack stock. It enters Diamond Peak Wilderness.
Trail conditions, closures and hazards are not tracked here. The Deschutes National Forest official page carries current alerts and closure orders.
Map
One end Other endLine simplified to about 100 metres. Basemap from the USGS National Map.
| One end | 43.3953° N, 122.0630° W · Directions ↗ |
| Other end | 43.8083° N, 121.9636° W · Directions ↗ |
The ends are the two ends of the longest connected chain of segments. The record does not say which is the usual start. The trail is recorded as 18 segments.
The trail
| Length | 27.1 miles |
| Trail class | 3, developed |
| Type | land trail |
| Surface | native material |
| Typical grade | 12-20 percent |
| Typical tread width | 18-24 inches |
| Motor vehicles | Closed to all motorized use year-round |
| Accessibility | Not evaluated |
| National designation | National Scenic or Historic Trail |
| Trail numbers | 2000 |
| Forest | Deschutes National Forest (unit 0601) |
| States | Oregon |
| Detail published | management level, with uses |
Values are the set across all segments. Class 1 is minimally developed and class 5 is fully developed. Grade and width are the forest's typical values, not measured extremes.
Weather by month
Allowed uses
| Hiking | Allowed 06/01 to 10/31 (month/day) |
| Horse and pack stock | Allowed 06/01 to 10/31 (month/day) |
A use is listed when the Forest Service records it as managed, accepted or discouraged on any segment. Discouraged still means legal. Uses marked restricted are left out. Where the forest publishes a Motor Vehicle Use Map, that map governs motorized use.
Wilderness
- Diamond Peak WildernessFS · about 43% of the line is insideWilderness Connect ↗
Inside a designated wilderness, bicycles and motor vehicles are prohibited by law regardless of the trail record, and permits or group limits may apply.
Trailheads
Pacific Crest Trailhead - Summit Lake No season published · listed temporarily closed The trail is open to foot and horse (or other pack stock) travel only. Bicycles and motorized vehicles are not permitted. Wilderness regulations apply to all sections traversing designated wilderness areas. Wilderness Regulations Weed Free Feed Required | under 0.1 mi |
Rosary Lakes Trailhead No season published | under 0.1 mi |
Pacific Crest Trailhead - Willamette Pass No season published The trail is open to foot and horse (or other pack stock) travel only. Bicycles and motorized vehicles are not permitted. Wilderness regulations apply to all sections traversing designated wilderness areas. | under 0.1 mi |
Irish-Taylor Trailhead No season published Wilderness restrictions apply. Maps of areas where special restrictions apply: Dog leash restrictions Green Lakes Matthieu Lakes Moraine Lakes Motorized and mechanical equipment (including bicycles and drones) are prohibited in the Wilderness Groups must be under 12 people and 12 head of stock Build campfires at least 100 feet away from water Pack in / Pack out! “Take only pictures, leave only footprints” — please refrain from cutting, damaging, or gathering vegetation or other forest items (e.g. rocks, artifacts, etc.) Please bury human waste 6-8 inches deep and at least 200 feet away from water | under 0.1 mi |
Distance is from the point to the nearest part of the trail line. Season text is what the forest wrote and is often a season name rather than a date.
Trails nearby
Camping nearby
Campsite Atlas cards carry site counts and booking links from Recreation.gov. Forest Service cards come from the recreation layer and link the agency page.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Cold Springs
20 mi from the trail midpoint · 158 acres
- PrescribedSting 6 Rx
22 mi from the trail midpoint · 42 acres
- PrescribedRx Calf Nff 5 6 &7
22 mi from the trail midpoint
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Closure orders are on the forest's official page.
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Reference
Questions people ask
How long is the Pacific Crest Trail - Wif1 Trail?
The Forest Service records 27.1 miles under this name in Deschutes National Forest, the sum of 18 segments.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
What is allowed on the Pacific Crest Trail - Wif1 Trail?
Hiking and horse and pack stock are allowed. The trail is closed to motor vehicles year-round. Some uses are seasonal. The allowed uses section lists the dates.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
Where does the Pacific Crest Trail - Wif1 Trail start?
The line begins at 43.3953° N, 122.0630° W and ends at 43.8083° N, 121.9636° W. The nearest recorded trailhead is Pacific Crest Trailhead - Summit Lake, under 0.1 miles from the line. The record does not say which end is the usual start.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
Is the Pacific Crest Trail - Wif1 Trail in a wilderness area?
Yes. It enters Diamond Peak Wilderness. Wilderness rules ban bicycles and motor vehicles and often limit group size.
Source: Diamond Peak Wilderness
Where can I camp near the Pacific Crest Trail - Wif1 Trail?
Princess Creek Campground (0.5 mi), Trapper Creek Campground (0.8 mi) and Harralson Horse Camp (1.2 mi) are within five miles of the trail. The camping section lists all 8 with site counts and booking links.
Source: Campsite Atlas
How developed is the Pacific Crest Trail - Wif1 Trail?
Trail class 3, which the Forest Service describes as developed. Class 1 is a minimal, unimproved route and class 5 is fully developed, often paved.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
How steep and how wide is the Pacific Crest Trail - Wif1 Trail?
The typical grade is 12-20 percent. The typical tread is 18-24 inches wide.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
Is the Pacific Crest Trail - Wif1 Trail a national trail?
Yes. The record marks it as a National Scenic or Historic Trail.
Source: Forest Service trail layer
Who manages the Pacific Crest Trail - Wif1 Trail?
Deschutes National Forest, Forest Service unit 0601. The trail is in Oregon.
Is there a fire near the Pacific Crest Trail - Wif1 Trail?
The interagency feed shows 3 active incidents within 50 miles of the trail midpoint as of 2026-11-01, the nearest Rx Cold Springs at 20 miles. Check the forest's closure orders before you go.
Source: Fire nearby
Source
This page is built from 18 segments named Pacific Crest Trail - Wif1 in the Forest Service TrailNFS_Publish layer, administrative unit 0601. Wilderness overlap is tested against the National Wilderness Preservation System layer from Wilderness Connect. Trailheads and Forest Service campgrounds come from the Forest Service Recreation Opportunities layer. Data refreshed November 1, 2026. The methodology page explains how segments become trails.