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Middle Fork Ranger District

The Middle Fork Ranger District is the southern part of the forest, bordering the Deschutes and Umpqua National Forests. Accessible from the west on Highway 58 from Eugene, Oregon, or from the south via Highway 58.

Spend some time exploring Waldo Lake, one of the gems of the forest, but don’t forget to get out on some of the great mountain biking, hiking, and horse trails in this area.

Hiking: Backpacking and day hikes can be found all over the district including, Fall Creek Trail Area, and Hardesty Trail Area. For spectacular mountain scenery, try a hike in the Willamette Pass Trail Area

Other Recreation: The renowned Middle Fork Willamette Trail #3609, Dead Moutain Trail and Alpine Trail are just a few of the more popular mountain biking areas.

One of the gems of the Willamette National Forest is the Waldo Lake Area provides many recreational opportunities including horse camping, non-motorized boating, swimming, hiking and biking.

For those who prefer to travel by horse, the spectacular Diamond Peak Trail Area offers multiple trails For those that enjoy travel of the motorized type, OHV enthusiasts can enjoy the Huckleberry Flats OHV Trail.

Recreation Sites

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Abernethy Trail #3671
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
The 0.7 mile trail begins on the west side of Deer Creek, at the edge of the woods above a grove of alders. The trail stays above Deer Creek, continuing up the drainage through a high elevation…

Alpine Trail #3450
Hiking Biking Horse Riding and Camping
The 9 mile Alpine Trail starts at 3,200 ft. elevation and ends at 4,784. It is open to hikers, mountain bikers, and horses.The trail climbs through timber and passes through several open rocky…

Alpine Trailhead #1
Site Open
Biking Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
This trailhead provides access to Alpine Trail #3450See Trail page for more information.  There are four other trailheads for the Alpine Trail. 

Alpine Trailhead #2
Site Open
Biking Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
This trailhead provides access to:Alpine Trail #3450See Trail page for more information.

Alpine Trailhead #3
Site Open
Hiking Biking Horse Riding and Camping
This trailhead provides access to:Alpine Trail #3450See Trail page for more information.

Alpine Trailhead #4
Site Open
Horse Riding and Camping Hiking Biking
This trailhead provides access to:Alpine Trail #3450See Trail page for more information.

Alpine Trailhead #5
Site Open
Biking Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
This trailhead provides access to:Alpine Trail #3450See Trail page for more information.

Bear Mountain Trail #3602
Hiking
The trailhead offers an outstanding view of Diamond Peak, Cowhorn and Sawtooth Mountains, Mout Thielson and Mount Bailey.The 1.7 mile mostly wilderness trail route follows a wide, flat ridgeline…

Last updated August 15, 2025

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