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French Gulch Trailhead

This site accesses the popular Applegate Lake trail system.

Provides access to:

  • Payette Trail #970
  • Little Grayback Mtn. Trail #921
  • Da-Ku-Be-Te-De Trail #940
  • Grouse Loop Trail #941
  • Collings Mtn. Trail #943

Facilities

  • No picnic table
  • No fire pit
  • No drinking water
  • Vault toilet
  • No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

General Information

Spring

Open 24 hours/day

No Fees are required for this site.

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Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 42.04832

Longitude: -123.10331

Directions

From Jacksonville, OR, travel South 6.5 miles on Highway 238 to Ruch, OR, and turn left on to Upper Applegate Road (County Road 859). Continue about 15 miles to Applegate Lake and turn left on County Road 959 (traveling across the dam). Continue along County Road 959 about 1 mile to the trailhead.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 24th, 2025