South Breitenbush Gorge Trail #3366
The sight and sound of the South Breitenbush River along with older Douglas-fir and Western Hemlock forest settings accompany the hiker along this National Recreation Trail. This trail winds along the South Breitenbush River through Douglas-Fir, Western Hemlock Pacific Yew and Western Red Cedar forest. Trail has a few wind damaged timber stands, beautiful stream crossings and spectacular plant life.
A short scramble over wind blown logs will offer great views of the gorge but the hike from the trail can be treacherous. At the gorge river passes through a 300 foot long basalt narrows. Watch for difficult footing between the main trail and the Gorge viewpoint.
At Roaring Creek is the largest bridge of the trail, three other smaller bridges are located east of Roaring Creek.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
General Information
Use caution with children and pets near the Gorge, rocks can become slippery.
Close to:
Wilderness Permits required for visitors to the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness:
- Day and Overnight visitors: Central Cascades Wilderness Permit required between June 15-Oct. 15 ; reserve at recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
- Free, unlimited Wilderness self-issue permit required last Saturday of September until October 31 (available at trailhead)
No potable water
Address: 44125 North Santiam Highway SE Detroit, OR 97342
Phone: (503) 854-3366
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.mf@usda.gov
Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
Access to this trail is at:
