Triangulation Trail #3373
The trail meanders through older Douglas-Fir and Western Hemlock; as you gain elevation it wanders through older Noble fir. There are abundant wildflowers along rocky openings by the upper portions of trail in early summer along with views of the Cascades.
Triangulation Trail intersects Triangulation Peak Trail #3374, which offers a vista of the Cascade mountain range.
The surrounding network of trails offers potential shuttle hikes:
- Triangulation Trail intersects Cheat Creek Trail #3441. Hiking southwest along #3441 will provide a means for a shuttle.
- On Triangulation Trail, Crag Trail #3364 intersects Triangulation heading north, creating another option for a shuttle.
- Whitewater Trail #3429, intersects Triangulation and provides a means for a shuttle.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
General Information
$5/vehicle/day or a valid recreation pass. No payment accepted onsite.
There are two types of entry permits required between June 15 and October 15 for entering the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness from the Triangulation Peak and Cheat Creek Trailheads.
- Overnight Use
- Central Cascades Wilderness Permit between June 15 and October 15.
- Day Use
- Free, self-issue Wilderness Permit (available at the trailhead) between June 15 and October 15.
Check out Recreation.gov for more information or call 1-877-444-6777.
A valid recreation pass may be used as a form of fee payment.
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 from:
Directions
From Detroit, Oregon travel east on Highway 22 for approximately 8 miles to Forest Service Road 2233 (McCoy Creek Road), turn left onto FS Road 2233, travel 7 miles to Triangulation Trail #3373.
- Triangulation Trailhead is on the right.
- Hike along Triangulation Trail for about 1.5 miles to Triangulation Peak Trail junction.
