Contact Info
7803 Beaver Creek Road
Paulina, OR 97751
- Phone:
- 541-477-6900
Basics
- Length:
- 3.6 miles
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- 3 - 4 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 3500 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 3500 feet to 5300 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 1800 feet
- Season:
- Summer to Fall
Description
This steep to very steep trail descends into the East Fork of Cottonwood Creek, passing through dense mixed conifer forest with scattered ponderosa pine and grassy openings. Although close to road access, the nature of the country provides a very remote experience. No public access is available to the north end of Trail No. 819 at the National Forest boundary. The north end of Cottonwood trail will connect with the new Back Trail No. 818, planned to be open for use in 2004, providing trail access continuing westerly toward Spanish Peak. Trail is maintained every year to primitive standards.
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Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Paulina, travel 13 miles toward Rager Ranger Station. Turn north (left) at Sugar Creek Day Use Area onto Forest Road #5810. Travel 10½ miles on #5810 to FR #38. Turn east (right) onto FR #38, following it approximately 10½ miles to Cottonwood Trailhead near FR #3800-700 north of 760 Reservoir. A small sign marks the trailhead. Limited roadside parking and several unimproved campsites are located nearby.
