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Beaver Creek Trail #1426
This trail begins at Whisky Camp Guard Station and descends through big trees, open meadows, and old harvest units on its way into Beaver Creek drainage. Be prepared to wade creek crossings. There are loop opportunities up to 12 miles by way of Elkhorn Trail #1426A or Bunchgrass Meadows Trail #1575.
Trail elevation ranges from around 3,800 feet at the highest point to 1,800 feet at the lowest. From late fall through early to mid spring expect that the trail may have some snow cover.
Fires in the area have left large numbers of downed trees and slide areas.
At a Glance
| Fees: | No |
|---|---|
| Open Season: | Spring - Late Fall |
| Usage: | Light |
| Best Season: | Summer |
| Closest Towns: | Tiller, OR |
| Water: | Not available. Surface water should be treated. |
General Information
Directions:From Canyonville, OR, take west 1st Street and turn onto southeast 3rd Street / County Road 1. Continue to follow County Road 1 for approximately 23 miles until you reach Tiller, Oregon. From Tiller, Oregon, take County Road 46 for 5 miles to Forest Road 29 (Jackson Creek Road). Follow Forest Road 29 to Forest Road 31. Follow Forest Road 31 to Forest Road 3114. Follow Forest Road 3114 to trail access at Forest Road 3114-250, approximately 12 miles from Tiller, Oregon. Or continue on Forest Road 3114 to Forest Road 3114-600 to access the trail near Whisky Camp Guard Station, approximately 18 miles from Tiller, Oregon.
General Notes:
Parking:
- Trailhead is undeveloped. Parking is limited at the Forest Road 3114-250 junction. There is parking for two to three vehicles, including horse trailers at the Forest Road 3114-600 junction.
Activities
Mountain Biking
- The Bunchgrass Meadows Trail is open to Mountain Biking.
- Rated more difficult the Bunchgrass Meadows Trail gives biking enthusiasts an opportunity to bike up to a twelve mile loop.
- The Beaver Creek Trail has areas of sharp switchbacks, soft tread and numerous water crossings.
- The trail is also quite narrow and steep in places.
| Difficulty Level: | More Difficult |
|---|
Day Hiking
- Rated more difficult, the Beaver Creek Trail provides an opportunity to hike a twelve mile loop.
- The bottom portion of the trail requires users to cross Beaver Creek in a few places so be prepared to cross short stretches of water.
Backpacking
- Rated more difficult, backpackers looking to explore the Beaver Creek Trail will have a loop opprotunity of about twelve miles. Dispersed camping is allowed in the area, please see our Dispersed Camping page for more information.
- The bottom portion of the trail requires users to cross Beaver Creek in a few places so be prepared to cross short stretches of water.
| Difficulty Level: | More Difficult |
|---|
Horse Riding
- Rated more difficult, the Beaver Creek Trail gives riders an opportunity to ride a twelve mile loop.
- The bottom portion of the trail requires users to cross Beaver Creek in a few places so be prepared to cross short stretches of water.
| Difficulty Level: | More Difficult |
|---|
OHV Trail Riding
- The Beaver Creek Trail is open to motorcycle by not ATV use.
- The trail has areas of sharp switchbacks, soft tread and numerous water crossings.
- The trail is also quite narrow and steep in places.
| Difficulty Level: | More Difficult |
|---|