United StatesOregonWhaleback

Whaleback

Mountain in Oregon · 5,814 ft

5,814 ft
Elevation
725 ft
Prominence
5.0 mi
Hike length one way
42.9025, -122.5950
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Whaleback

5.0 mi
one way
1,476 ft
of ascent
4 h 38 min
round trip

The route starts at Abbott Butte Trailhead — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

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Parking and starting point

1Abbott Butte TrailheadRecommended
parking · northeast of the peak
5.0 mi on foot · ↑ 1,476 ft · about 4 h 38 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · southeast of the peak
about 12.8 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Cougar Butte Trailhead
parking · northwest of the peak
about 13.3 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Whaleback?

Whaleback is 5,814 ft above sea level and lies in Oregon. Its prominence is 725 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Whaleback?

From Abbott Butte Trailhead it is about 5.0 mi one way with 1,476 ft of ascent. Expect around 4 h 38 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Whaleback?

The nearest parking is Abbott Butte Trailhead (northeast of the peak) — 5.0 mi on foot · ↑ 1,476 ft · about 4 h 38 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area southeast of the peak (about 12.8 mi to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Whaleback in Conquer?

Yes — Whaleback is one of 49,213 peaks in United States in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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