Hardesty Trailhead - Lower

This trailhead provides access for:

Hardesty Trail
South Willamette Trail

Current Conditions

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

General Information

Fee - $5 per vehicle per day

All recreation passes will be accepted, including Northwest Forest Passes and Interagency Passes (Annual, senior, access and military)

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)

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Address: 46375 Highway 58 West Fir, OR 97492
Phone: (541) 782-2283
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.mfrd@usda.gov

Getting There

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.

The trail can be accessed at the 2-mile point by following Forest Road 5835 (Crale Creek Road) for 4.5 miles. The Crale Creek Road is 0.8 mile east of the Hardesty Trailhead.