Bear Mountain Trail #3602
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 through numerous open grassy meadows before entering a typical alpine forest consisting of mountain hemlock, silver fir, grand fir and noble fir with undergrowth of huckleberry and rhododendron.
The trail ends at its junction with the Diamond Peak Trail #3609, a 10 mile long north/south trail on the west side of Diamond Peak.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
General Information
The trail tread is obscured where it passes through the meadows located along the ridge top. This trail provides a good access point for those hikers climbing Diamond Peak. Early season hikers need to be prepared for swarms of mosquitoes.
A Wilderness Self-Issue Permit is required for both day use and overnight stays from June 15 through October 15. Free permits are self-issued at the trailhead.
Natural water sources should be treated
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
Trailhead/Starting Points
Access is from Bear Mountain Trailhead.
Directions
From Oakridge, Oregon, travel east on Highway 58 for 2 miles to the Kitson Springs County Road.
Turn right and proceed on Kitson Springs County Road (Forest Road 23) for approximately 24 miles to the junction with Forest Road 2149.
Turn left and follow Forest Road 2149 about 5 miles to the trailhead, which is located on the left side of the road.
