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Sawtooth Trail #1401
The Sawtooth Trail #1401 travels east to west along an uneven ridgeline connecting Hardesty Mountain and Mount June. Short, mostly gentle ascents and descents are joined by occasional level stretches through the ridge top saddles.
The trail passes through a variety of scenery includng dark old growth forests, several open grassy meadows, and rock bluffs that abound with wildflowers in the spring. Occasional viewpoints provide a brief glimpse of Lookout Point Reservoir to the north, Mount Jefferson to the northeast, and the Layng Creek Watershed to the south.
Short trails off of the Sawtooth Trail #1401 provide access to the summits of both Mount June and Hardesty Mountain.
Detailed trail maps and descriptions can be found in the Cottage Grove Ranger District Recreational Opportunity Guide.
At a Glance
| Open Season: | Middle to Late Spring |
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| Usage: | Light |
| Closest Towns: | Cottage Grove, OR |
| Water: | Surface water should be treated. |
General Information
General Notes:- The Sawtooth Trail #1401 is one of several trails located within the semi-primitive non-motorized recreation area of Hardesty Mountain. Nearby trails include Mount June Trail #1400 and Hardesty Way Trail #1402.
Directions:
Access #1 (via Mt. June): From Cottage Grove, OR, travel east on Row River Road 2400 for 19 miles to the junction of Layng Creek Road 17 and Brice Creek Road 2470. Turn left on Layng Creek Road 17 and continue for 5 miles to Forest Road 1751. Turn left on Forest Road 1751 and continue for 6.4 miles to the junction with Forest Road 1721. Continue to the right on Forest Road 1721 for 2 miles to Forest Road 1721-941. Turn right on Forest Road 1721-941 for 0.3 mile to the trailhead on the right side of the road.
Access #2 (via Hardesty Mountain): From Cottage Grove, OR, travel east on Row River Road 2400 for 19 miles to the junction of layng Creek Road 17 and Brice Creek Road 2470. Turn left on Layng Creek Road 17 and continue for 13.5 miles to Forest Road 5840-550. Turn left on Forest Road 5840-550 and continue 1.7 miles to the trailhead, located on the left side of the road. The trail begins half a mile from the trailhead.
Sawtooth Trail is located 32 miles from the Cottage Grove Ranger Station. It is best accessed from the west, along Mt. June Trail #1400.
Activities
Backpacking
- One-way trip durations average 3 hours.
| Difficulty Level: | More Difficult |
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