Turpentine Loop Trail #3455
Part of larger loop for horse riding community using the Big Meadows Horsecamp area. Trail heads through harvested timber area into a young stand of Douglas-Fir, true fir before entering the edge of the B & B Fire area of 2003. Connects with Turpentine Trail #3490.
Specific Trail Information
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General Information
$5/vehicle/day or a valid recreation pass. No payment accepted onsite.
If entering from Turpentine Loop trailhead, there are two types of entry permits required.
- 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.
If entering from Duffy Lake trailhead: Central Cascades Wilderness Permits are required between June 15 and October 15 for both day and overnight use at this trailhead. 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.
Water from streams and lakes should be filtered or treated.
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
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Directions
From Detroit, Oregon, follow Highway 22 east for 26 miles to Big Meadows Road (Forest Road 2267) turn left onto Forest Road 2267 and drive 1 mile to the junction with Forest Road 2257, turn left onto Forest Road 2257 and drive 2 miles, first you will pass Fay Lake on your right, then you will pass the Pika Fir Trail trailhead on the right, the trail begins a mile up the next road at the very end of the road.
