Maxwell Butte Trailhead

This trailhead provides access to:

Maxwell Butte Trail #3391

Lava Lakes Trail #3433

See Trail page for more information.

Current Conditions

For current conditions, please contact the local ranger station. Forest Service roads are not maintained for snow and ice.

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

There are two types of entry permits required between June 15 and October 15 for entering the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness from this trailhead:

Overnight Use
- Central Cascades Wilderness Permit between June 15 and October 15.
Day-Use
- Free, self-issue Wilderness Permit (available at the trailhead) between June 15 and October 15.

Check out Recreation.gov for more information or call 1-877-444-6777.

Wilderness Regulations
Weed Free Feed Required

No fees are required for this site

Within developed recreation sites, dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control. 36 CFR 261.16(j)

A sign that says, "detroit ranger station willamette national forest" with a building in the background

Address: 44125 North Santiam Highway SE Detroit, OR 97342
Phone: (503) 854-3366
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.mf@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.4634

Longitude: -121.9703

Directions

From Detroit, Oregon, follow Highway 22 east for 31 miles to Maxwell Sno-Park parking lot, take Forest Road 080 at end of parking lot for 1 mile to Maxwell Butte Trailhead.