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Recreation Region: Middle Fork Ranger District

Pacific Crest Trailhead - Willamette Pass

This trailhead provides access for the Pacific Crest Trail at Willamette Pass. 

The segment of the trail accessed from this trailhead follows open country along the crest of the Cascade Mountains. The trail passes through common alpine vegetation of mountain hemlock, lodgepole pine, western white pine, Pacific silver fir and whitebark pine. There is very little ground vegetation some of which consists of dwarf huckleberry. 

Current Conditions
Southbound temporarily closed to Emigrant Pass due to the Moss Mountain Fire.

General Information

The higher elevation portions of this trail may be under snow until July.

The trail is open to foot and horse (or other pack stock) travel only. Bicycles and motorized vehicles are not permitted. Wilderness regulations apply to all sections traversing designated wilderness areas.

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)

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Address: 46375 Highway 58 West Fir, OR 97492
Phone: (541) 782-2283
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.mfrd@usda.gov

Getting There

Directions

From Oakridge, Oregon travel east on State Highway 58 to milepost 62.5 (just past Willamette Pass Ski Area).  

Trailhead is located on the north side of the highway.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Recreation Groups

Backpackers hike up a hill

The Pacific Crest Trail generally follows the crest of the Cascade Mountains which marks the eastern boundary of the Willamette National Forest and the western boundary of

Last updated April 26th, 2025