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Geologic Time Trail and Trail of Fossils route map
Difficulty: EasyOut and Back

Geologic Time Trail and Trail of Fossils

Fossil, Oregon

1.3 mi

Distance

433 ft

Elev. Gain

33m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Easy

Difficulty

About This Trail

Geologic Time Trail and Trail of Fossils is an out-and-back trail in Wheeler County, Oregon. It is 1.3 miles long and gains 433 feet. The nearest town is Fossil, Oregon, about 11 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:452 ft
Max:516 ft
Gain:132 ft
Loss:132 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 452 ft and 516 ft across 1.3 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.452 ft473 ft495 ft516 ft0.0 mi0.3 mi0.6 mi0.9 mi1.3 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi467 ft
High point0.7 mi516 ft
End1.3 mi467 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back

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Where it is

Nearest town:
Fossil, OR · about 11 mi away
County:
Wheeler County, OR

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

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