Sawtooth Trail #3634
The trail follows increasingly steep grades from its origin on the Indigo Trail and winds through open stands of noble fir, Pacific silver fir, mountain hemlock and western white pine.
After a steep climb, the trail crosses a long razorback spur of Sawtooth Mountain, which forms part of the edge of the Timpanogas Lake Basin.
Magnificent views of Diamond Peak, Cowhorn Mountain and the Three Sisters, as well as Sawtooth Mountain itself, can be seen along the trail.
Trail grades can reach 60 percent, making this a hike for experienced hikers in excellent condition.
This trail offers the opportunity for a long distance loop via:
- Windy Pass Trail, Indigo Extension Trail and Indigo Lake Trail;
or
- Windy Pass Trail, Start O'Willamette Trail and Timpanogas Lake Trail.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
General Information
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
Directions
From Oakridge, Oregon, travel east on Highway 58 for 2 miles to Kitson Springs County Road.
Turn right and proceed on Kitson Springs County Road for 0.5 miles to Forest Road 21. Turn right and travel for 32 miles to Forest Road 2154.
Turn left and follow Forest Road 2154 to Timpanogas Lake Campground.
Cross the outlet of Timpanagas Lake and then turn right on the spur road to the trailhead.
Follow the Indigo Lake Trail about 0.7 mile to the junction of the Sawtooth Trail.
