Cox Pass Trailhead
Provides accesses to: Fremont National Recreation Trail #160 - Middle Segment which is open to hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. There is no trail connection south to Mill Trailhead due to land ownership issues. Situated on top of a large butte, Cox Pass is an open meadow surrounded by Ponderosa pine trees. The trailhead affords a memorable view of Albert Rim.
Amenities include a parking area, one vault toilet, dispersed camping and signage at the access point to the Fremont National Recreation Trail. Parking area is adequate for trailer turnaround.
There is no potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water. Trail and parking area maintained during open season.
General Information
06/15 - 09/15; 09/16-06/14 Open with Reduce Services
Motorized use prohibited.
No fees are required for this site
Address: 18049 Hwy 395 Lakeview, OR 97630
Phone: (541) 947-6300
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: fremont_winema_receptionist@fs.fed.us
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 42.388392
Longitude: -120.379643
Directions
Cox Pass Trailhead is located 40 minutes north of Lakeview, OR.
From Lakeview, OR take Oregon Highway 395 north, toward Paisley, Oregon, then turn left on County Road 2-14. Continue northwest on County Road 2014 as it will turn into Forest Service (FS) Road 3628. Then turn right on FS Road 3625. The trailhead will be on the right.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Nearby Trails
Recreation Opportunities
Recreation Groups
The Fremont National Recreation Trail, also known as the Southern Oregon Intertie Trail, traverses most of the length of the Fremont National Forest from north to south.