Slide Lake Trail #5007

Area Status: Open

This trail, in the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness, provides access to Little Slide and Slide Lake via Skyline Trail #385.  This is a short 0.5 mile connector trail.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: Visitors should be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions. Please remember that if you pack it in, please pack it out with you.
Usage: Light
Restrictions: Wilderness Regulations apply. Motorized and mountain bike use prohibited.
Closest Towns: Prairie City, OR
Information Center: Prairie City Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

From the town of Prairie City, OR., turn onto South Main Street.  Follow South Main Street to the junciton with Bridge Street.  Turn left onto Bridge Street.  The second turn to the right off of Bridge Street is Bridge Street again.  Turn right onto Bridge Street and follow it to the city limits the road then becomes County Road 60.  Follow County Road 60 south from Prairie City about 7 miles the road then becomes Forest Road 6001.  Follow Forest Road 6001 approximately 2 miles to Strawberry Campground and the Strawberry Basin Trailhead. From Strawberry Basin Trailhead take the Strawberry Basin Trail #375 approximately 1mile to the junction with Slide Basin Trail #372 on the left.  Follow approximately 2 miles to the intersection with the Skyline Trail #385.  Follow the Skyline Trail #385 south approximately 0.5 miles to Slide Lake Trail #5007 sign.


Parking:

Parking for this trail is available at the Strawberry Campground. 


Activities

Day Hiking

Hikers can enjoy hiking in to beautiful Slide Lake and Little Slide Lake.  After enjoying Slide Lake or Little Slide Lake head back down the trail and connect with Skyline Trail #385 to Slide Basin Trail #372 and then to Strawberry Basin Trail #385 to head to Strawberry Lake.

Those wishing to make a loop can hike to Slide Lake, Little Slide Lake and then connect to Skyline Trail #385 and head west to High Lake.  Leave the trail at High Lake trailhead and connect with Roads End Trailhead and the Roads End Trail #201A.  Follow Roads End Trail #201A to it's junction with the Onion Creek Trail #368.  From the Onion Creek Trail #368 hikers can then connect to the Strawberry Basin Trail #375.  From the Strawberry Basin Trail #375 hikers can then head to Little Strawberry Lake, Strawberry Falls, and Strawberry Lake before heading back to the campground. 

Many options are afforded from Slide Lake Trail #5007.

This trail is used by horse back riders, please be prepared to share the trail.

Backpacking

This trail allows hikers to enjoy Slide Lake and Little Slide Lake, yet also allows for longer hikes by connecting to other trails in the wilderness.  For a longer backpacking experience hikers can connect to the Skyline Trail #385 and head west for a 17 mile hike, one way.  Heading east on the Skyline Trail #385 hikers can connect enjoy beautiful High Lake, leaving the trail and hiking 0.3 miles to the Roads End Trailhead, hikers can then connect to many other trails allowing for loop hikes or simply enjoying many more miles of trails in the wilderness.

This trail is used by horse back riders, please be prepared to share the trail.

Horse Riding

From this trail riders can access Slide and Little Slide Lakes or connect to other trails such as Skyline Trail #385 for further riding options. There are many areas throughout the wilderness affording riders the opportunity for dispersed camping.  Please remember to use certified weed free hay, pack out any unused hay.

This trail is used by hikers, please be prepared to share the trail.

Use only weed free certified hay, please remove any unused hay when leaving the area.

Big Game Hunting

Big game hunting is very popular in the area during the fall and into the early winter months.  Rocky Mountain Elk and Mule Deer are the main big game hunted in the area.  For regulations and license information please visit the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Viewing Wildlife

Hikers will enjoy the opportunity to see a multitude of wildlife along the trail.  Wildlife range from big game animals such as Rocky Mountain Elk, Mule deer, cougar, black bear, and mountain goats to a wide variety of birds and smaller animals such as squirrels and chipmunks. 

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Area/Length : 
0.5 miles

  Elevation : 
7170 - 7230