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Little North Santiam, East Trailhead (Shady Cove)
Area Status: Closed
Trailhead for Little North Santiam Trail #3338
- See Trail page for more information.
- The trailhead parking area is Just across the bridge from Shady Cove Campground.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 03/25/2024: Closed due to Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fire closure. See map. |
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| Fees: | $5/vehicle/day |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Restrictions: | No camping within ¼ mile radius of trailhead parking area. Forest Order 18-2013-04-04 |
| Closest Towns: | Gates and Mill City, Oregon |
| Water: | Water from streams should be filtered. |
| Passes: | Recreation Passes may be used as a form of fee payment. |
| Information Center: | Detroit Ranger Station |
General Information
Directions:From Salem, OR, travel east on Hwy 22 approximately 23 miles. Turn left on North Fork Road, which is marked "Little North Santiam Recreation Area."
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To access the Little North Santiam, West trailhead (Elkhorn), travel about 15 miles to forest road 201 (Elkhorn Drive), turn right and travel about ½ mile.
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To access the Little North Santiam, East trailhead (Shady Cove), continue on North Fork Road for about 4 miles to Forest Road 2207, turn right and travel about 2.5 miles to Shady Cove Campground.
Continue across the bridge. Trailhead parking is on the left, trail is on right.
Parking:
6 - 8 vehicles