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Crawfish Trail #1421
The Crawfish Trail follows gains 3,000 feet as it follows spur ridgelines through both old-growth forest and young, vigorous timber stands. It is known as a "way trail" because it was originally constructed as a direct "way" to patrol the forest for fires.
With its jumps, switchbacks, rocky terrain, and steep descents, this rugged trail is a favorite for technical, downhill mountain bikers.
The Crawfish Trail is part of an 11-mile trail loop system connecting with the Knott Trail #1417, the Adams Mountain Trail #1419, and Brice Creek Trail #1403. For a shorter route, this trail crosses over the Dog Creek Road #2263-717 at mile point 1.1 (or the junction of Forest Road 811) and again at mile point 2.5. It also crosses over the Adams Mountain Road 2241 at mile point 7.3.
Detailed trail maps and descriptions can be found in the Cottage Grove Ranger District Recreational Opportunity Guide.
At a Glance
| Open Season: | Early Spring |
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| Usage: | Light |
| Closest Towns: | Cottage Grove, OR |
| Water: | Surface water should be treated. |
General Information
Directions: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. Bear right on Brice Creek Road 2470 and continue for 5.8 miles to the trail on the right side of the road.
Crawfish Trail begins on Brice Creek Road 2470 and ends at Knott Trail, #1417.
The trailhead is 29 miles southeast of Cottage Grove, OR.
Activities
Mountain Biking
- Trail grades range from 10 - 30%.
- Numerous switchbacks that offer an exertive elevation gain for trail users and a challenge for experienced mountain bikers.
- There are several ways for mountain bikers to shuttle to the top. Those who are looking for a challenging ascent may choose to ride up Adams Mountain Trail #1419 and take Knott Trail #1417 until they reach the Crawfish Trail junction.
- For a more manageable ascent graded at about 10%, bikers may want to ride up Adams Mountain Road 2241 and enter the trail at mile point 7.3. This makes for the easiest ascent, but you do miss the first mile of the trail this way.
- To do the full trail while ascending at a 10% grade with only occasional short, steeper sections graded at 25%, take Adams Mountain Road 2241, then turn right on spur road 760 and go until you reach Knott Trail #1417. Ride until you hit the Crawfish Trail junction.
| Difficulty Level: | Most Difficult |
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Day Hiking
- This is an approximately 5.4 mile long and difficult.
- This trail is also shared with mountaing bikers.
Backpacking
- A one-way hike up the trail takes 2-4 hours.
- Expect to meet an occasional mountain biker cruising downhill.
- Trail grades range from 10-30%.
| Difficulty Level: | Most Difficult |
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