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Camp Windy Trail #685B
This short trail borders a southwest portion of Badger Creek Wilderness connecting Gunsight Trail #685 with Badger Creek Trail #479. This trails connects from non-Wilderness areas to Wilderness and leads to Badger Lake. Signage is very limited. This trail starts at Forest Road 4860 (5,200’) and ends at its intersection with Gunsight Trail #685 (5,600’). This trail can also be accessed from Camp Windy Campground. From Forest Road 4860, the trail heads west into the Badger Creek Wilderness. The trail climbs gradually 0.8 mile to Bennett Pass Road (Forest Road 3550). Continue a further 0.2 mile to the end of the trail at Gunsight Trail #685.
Link to Trail Description and Map (PDF File)
At a Glance
| Restrictions: | Wilderness regulations apply. |
|---|---|
| Closest Towns: | Dufur, OR; Hood River, OR, Sandy, OR |
| Information Center: | Barlow Ranger District: (541) 467-2291 |
General Information
Directions:From Hood River, OR take Oregon Hwy 35 south 32.5 miles, approximately 0.25 mile south of milepost 64, to Bennett Pass (Forest Road 3550). Follow Bennett Pass Road for 4.2 miles to Forest Road 4860. Turn right (east) onto Forest Road 4860 and travel 1 mile to the trailhead parking area on the north side of the road.
From Portland, OR travel 31 miles east of Sandy on US Hwy 26 and exit onto OR Hwy 35. Follow OR Hwy 35 for 6.4 miles to Bennett Pass Road (Forest Road 3550). Turn right onto Bennett Pass Road and follow it for 4.2 miles to Forest Road 4860. Turn right (east) onto Forest Road 4860 and travel 1 mile to the trailhead parking area on the north side of the road.