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Tannen Lakes Trail #1243
This is a heavily wooded trail within the Red Buttes Wilderness Area. The area provides good fishing lakes in a scenic high mountain environment. A wide variety of wildflowers can be viewed in the spring and summer months. Tannen Lakes Tie Trail #1243A (area is unavailable) makes a loop back to Forest Road 041. A loop opportunity exists by combining this trail with the west end of Boundary Trail #1207, Forest Road 570, and Forest Road 041. There are some spectacular views from Forest Road 1207 along the South side of Tannen Mountain.
At a Glance
| Fees: | No |
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| Open Season: | Year Round |
| Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
| Closest Towns: | O'Brien, OR |
| Water: | Not available. Surface water should be treated. |
| Information Center: | Wild Rivers Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:General Notes:
- Connecting trails: Tannen Lakes Ties Trail #1243A (area is unavailable), Boundary Trail #1207, Fehley Gulch Trail #1231
Activities
Day Hiking
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to More Difficult |
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Horse Riding
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to More Difficult |
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Alerts & Warnings
- Butte Fork Trail Bridge in Red Buttes Wilderness Closed Through July 2023
- Effective 7/27: Forest-Wide Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
- Effective 7/22: Wild and Scenic Lower Rogue River Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
- Understanding Parking and Fire Restrictions on the Illinois River
- Bear-Human Interactions on the Rise!
- Seasonal Alcohol Prohibition on Recreation Section of Illinois River
Location