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Recreation Region: Lakeview Ranger District

Walker Trailhead

Provides access to: Crane Mountain National Recreation Trail #161 and the Drake-McDowell Semi-Primitive Non-Motorized Recreation Area. The elevation for Walker Trailhead is approximately 6,600 feet and is the closest trailhead to the North Warner Mountains.

Open to hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders, it is especially popular for horseback. Amenities include one vault toilet and dispersed camping.

This trailhead lies just two miles from Mud Creek Campground, with seven quiet campsites, potable water, and good fishing in the creek.

There is no potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water. Trailhead and parking area maintained during open season.

General Information

06/15 - 09/15; 09/16-06/14 Open with reduced services

No fee

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 42.263636

Longitude: -120.233815

Directions

Walker Trailhead is located 30 minutes north or Lakeview, OR.

From Lakeview, OR take Oregon Highway 140 north toward Paisley, Oregon, turning right to continue on Hwy 140 heading east. Turn left onto Forest Service (FS) Road 3615 and continue north to the trailhead entrance located on the left.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated June 9th, 2025