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Maiden Peak Trail
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Trail Description
E-bikes NOT allowed on Maiden Peak
Beginning at the Gold Lake Road, the Maiden Peak Trail winds up one switchback and then begins a gradual ascent on a moderate grade while offering views of the immediate countryside. After about 1.7 miles the trail crosses Skyline Trail and reaches the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail approximately 300 feet later. A short distance from here, it goes through some flats and then begins to climb to the top. The route climbs steeply at first and then more gradually traverses the slope.
Continuing through some rocky areas and past small ponds, it begins to climb at a steep grade again. After passing through a small meadow, the trail levels off. As it approaches the east flank of the mountain, the trail turns and heads north up the south side, through rubble rock. After passing a small crater on the left, the trail follows a ridge to the top of the mountain. The trail then descends to the east side and continues on to the Deschutes National Forest.
Parts of this Trail description from the US Forest Service website.
Closed due to cedar fire
Top 500 feet or more is deep snow still as of yesterday.
cleared on 7/9/22, Waldo Ultras.
All trees are cleared from trail. Skyline is also clear. Small patches of snow towards the top, but all rideable on the descent. Dirt is perfect right now.
Trees down above PCT. Please note IFPL level before using your gas ax. Waldo Ultra crew is camping out the weekend on July 16th and will be tackling a lot of these trails.
A few trees down, a couple are hard to see on the descent, so take care.
few trees down
trail should be clear per waldo 100 crew.
trail now clear per Waldo 100 crew!
5 trees down. Largest near the top at 16-18″. Report from Chad at the merc.
trail is now clear per waldo 100 crew
Waldo Ultras crew scheduled to clear this trail on 7/21.
report of one big tree that needs a real saw, and 2 other small ones
reports of pretty good amount of snow up top as of yesterday.
PCTA/Waldo 100k has been clearing Maiden recently. Assuming clear…
One tree was down above PCT intersection a few days ago. Ed from PCTA will be clearing today.