Winter Sports
Winter fun can be found from every direction! Santiam Pass and Willamette Pass are the main winter recreation areas for winter sports on the forest. Activities radiate from the sno-parks in each area. You can find cross-county ski trails, snowmobile trails, and places for sledding and snow play.
Campgrounds: Shady Cove Campground on the Detroit Ranger District, Cougar Crossing Campground and Lookout Campground on the McKenzie River Ranger District, and to the south Indigo Springs Campground on Middle Fork Ranger District are open year-round.
Cabins: Warner Mountain Lookout and the Fish Lake Remount Depot Commissary Cabin and Hall House.
Winter shelters: There are also several winter shelters for use. Some of the shelters permit overnight stays; some are warming shelters only.
Map: Winter recreation map
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Bechtel Snow Trail System
Gold Lake Sno-Park » Bechtel Trail SystemThe Bechtel Trail System includes Abernethy Road, Midnight Lake Tie, Bechtel Trail, Marianne Way, and Bechtel Shortcut.Map of Westview - Pengra Pass Area…
Big Springs Loop (Snow Trail)
Map of Big Springs Sno-Park » Big Springs LoopCovering a variety of terrain and vegetation for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, this trail offers solitude and beauty.Length: 3.3…
Big Springs Sno-Park
Located three miles west of Santiam Junction on state Highway 22, the trails at Big Springs Sno-Park offer a chance to travel through large old growth trees – but be aware of tree wells and stump…
Big Springs Sno-Park (Snowmobile Trails)
Big Springs Sno-Park » Big Springs Sno-Park Snowmobile TrailsArea suitable for snowmobiling accessible from the Big Spring Sno-Park
Birthday Lakes Trail (Snow Trail)
Salt Creek Sno-Park » Birthday Lakes TrailStarting from the Fuji Shelter, this loop trail offers a challenging up-and-down route with some very nice alpine lake scenery.From the back of the shelter,…
Circle Lake Trail Snow Trail
Ray Benson Sno-Park » Circle Lake TrailBeginning on North Loop about 2 miles northeast of Ray Benson Sno-park, Circle Lake Snow Trail winds easterly through lodge pole pine and small openings to…
Civil Snow Trail
Tombstone Sno-Park » Civil TrailSki to the upper Iron Mountain Trailhead for spectacular views of Iron Mountain and surrounding peaks. Adventurous skiers can continue searching for open terrain to…
CJ Way Snow Trail
Gold Lake Sno-Park » CJ Way TrailIf you are looking for an exhilarating route with some elevation from the Gold Lake Sno-Park, try the CJ Way trail. This moderately steep trail climbs 0.7 miles…
Cross-District Snow Trail
Ray Benson Sno-Park » Cross-District TrailBeginning at Ray Benson Sno-park, Cross-District Snow Trail runs along the historic Santiam Wagon Road to the site of the old Cache Creek Toll Station and…
Echo Snow Trail
Tombstone Sno-Park » Echo TrailA steady climb up the road rewards the skiers with great views of Browder Ridge across the valley and a relaxing ski back down to the highway. Trail takes off 3.0…
