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Recreation

The Willamette National Forest offers a wide variety of recreation opportunities. Its central location makes it accessible to day-trippers and vacationers alike. The forest has developed campgrounds, trails of all sorts, secluded spots along rivers and at vista points, and roads that wind through beautiful forests. Come experience the Willamette.

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Bachelor Mountain Trail #3420

Hiking
The 1.9 mile trail meanders through an older Noble fir and Douglas-fir forest. Wildflowers are abundant along the rocky openings and the former lookout site offers panoramic views of the cascades

Bachelor Mountain Trailhead

Site Open
Hiking
This trailhead provides access to:Bachelor Mountain Trail #3420Bruno Meadows Trail #3424Bugaboo Ridge Trail #3423See Trail page for more information.

Battle Ax Creek Trail #3339

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
This 4 mile trail described from east to west initially climbs to Beachie Saddle at the Opal Creek Wilderness boundary. The trail then starts descending along the Battle Ax creek drainage. The trail…

Battle Ax Creek Trailhead

Site Open
Hiking
This trailhead provides access to:Battle Ax Creek Trail #3339Battle Ax Mountain Trail #3340Beachie Trail #3341See Trail page for more information.

Battle Ax Mountain Trail #3340

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
This trail is a challenging scramble up steep, loose soil and rock slopes to the top of Battle Ax Lookout which has spectacular views of the Cascades.

Bear Flat Trail #3301

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
This 6.9 mile trail goes through the upper portion of the French Pete drainage and around Olallie Mountain. Make a day loop trip or a two-day hike. Just after leaving the Olallie Trail hikers will…

Bear Mountain Trail #3602

Hiking
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…

Bear Point Trail #3342

Hiking
From South Breitenbush Trail this 1.8 mile trail splits off and heads into an open slope switchbacks up the steep, rocky face to the top of Bear Point. Nice views of Bear Lake, Mount Jefferson and…