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Recreation Region: Middle Fork Ranger District

Hardesty Trailhead - Lower

Current Conditions
For current conditions, please contact the local ranger station. Forest Service roads are not maintained for snow and ice.

This trailhead provides access for: 

General Information

Day use only: open sunrise to sunset

A valid recreation pass may be used as a form of fee payment.

Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day

The Northwest Forest Pass and interagency recreation passes are valid at this location. Download the Recreation.gov mobile app prior to your trip so you can pay the fee onsite with Scan and Pay.

Within developed recreation sites, dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control. 36 CFR 261.16(j)

A building sits in front of a tree covered hill

Address: 46375 Highway 58 West Fir, OR 97492
Phone: (541) 782-2283
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.mfrd@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 43.85166667

Longitude: -122.6602778

Directions

Travel east on Highway 58 about 7.7 miles from the Lowell, Oregon junction to the Hardesty Trailhead - Lower. The trailhead is on the right side (south) of the highway (Highway 58 Milepost 20.7). 

Or - travel  approximately 14.8 miles west from Oakridge, Oregon.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated March 26, 2026