Divide Trail #458
Divide Trail #458 is located within the Badger Creek Wilderness and travels between Flag Point Lookout and Lookout Mountain (6,525 feet), the second-highest peak in the Mt. Hood National Forest. This trail has excellent views of Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams, and Mt. Rainier. Wildflowers are abundant in May and June.
From Badger Lake Campground, follow Badger Lake Trail #479A 0.3 mile to the junction with Divide Trail on the west side of Badger Lake. Head uphill and after 0.5 mile of climbing, the trail crosses Jean Creek. Continue north 3.6 miles from Jean Creek to Gumjuwac Saddle (5,250 feet). (Access to Bennett Pass Road from Forest Road 3550). Visitors can return to Badger Lake from here by turning right (south) on Gumjuwac Trail #480 and descending 2.2 miles to Badger Creek Trail #479. Turn right (southwest) on Badger Creek Trail #479 and travel 2.2 miles back to Badger Lake. From Gumjuwac Saddle, the trail heads northeast, briefly paralleling Forest Road 3550, then passes through several meadows. 0.9 mile from Gumjuwac Saddle, the trail intersects Gumjuwac Creek. The trail continues uphill, and after 1 mile, the trail joins the west part of High Prairie Trail #493 loop.
Continue along the ridge towards Lookout Mountain and after 0.3 mile, the trail joins the east part of the High Prairie Trail #493 loop. Continue 0.1 mile to the spur trail for the Lookout Mountain summit. The trail heads southeast along the ridge from Lookout Mountain for 1 mile then traverses a steep slope for 0.5 mile to the junction with Fret Creek Trail #456A (5,600 feet). For a nice side trip, follow Fret Creek Trail #456A 0.2 miles from the junction to Oval Lake. From the junction with Fret Creek Trail #456A, continue 1.5 miles to the east end of the trail at Forest Road 2730-200.
Active Alerts
General Information
- If using this trail for equestrian use it is recommended to call the Barlow Ranger Station for conditions.
- Maintenance of wilderness trails is accomplished thanks to the help of the Back Country Horsemen of Oregon Columbia Gorge Chapter volunteers.
Wilderness restrictions apply in Badger Creek Wilderness.
Address: 780 NE Court St Dufur, OR 97021
Phone: 541-467-2291
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed 12 to 1 for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
- Badger Lake Campground (from the campground, take Badger Lake Trail #479A 0.3 mile to the junction with this trail (#458) on the west side of Badger Lake)
Directions
From Portland, OR (to west end) - travel 31 miles east of Sandy on US Hwy 26 to the intersection with Oregon Hwy 35. Turn north onto Oregon Hwy 35 and travel 4 miles and turn right, approximately 150 feet before milepost 62, on White River Road (Forest Road 48). Follow White River Road for 14 miles to Forest Road 4860. Turn north on Forest Road 4860 and follow it 7.8 miles to the junction with Forest Road 140. Turn right on Forest Road 140 and follow it 4 miles to it to the parking area at Badger Lake Campground.
From Dufur, OR (to east end) - travel west on Dufur Valley Road (Forest Road 44) for approximately 18 miles to Forest Road 4420. Turn left (south) on Forest Road 4420. Drive 2.1 miles on Forest Road 4420 and take the left fork onto Forest Road 2730. Follow Forest Road 2730 for 3 miles to Forest Road 2730-200. Turn right (south) on Forest Road 2730-200 and travel 2.75 miles to the trailhead.
