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Butte Fork Trail #957
ALERT: The Butte Fork Trail bridge closure has been extended for one year, due to public safety concerns. The continuation of the order is effective July 30, 2022 until July 30, 2023, unless sooner rescinded.
This trail is located primarily within the Red Buttes Wilderness. It's located in California, and runs east to west. From Azalea Lake, within the wilderness, it follows Butte Fork of the Applegate River.
Because of its remote location, there is always the potential for trail users to encounter logs across the trail. The Siskiyou Mountain Club endeavored to clear logs and brush the trail in the summer of 2016, but users should be aware of the potential for encountering large logs across the trail.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | ALERT: The trail bridge located directly east of the Shoofly Trail #954 is closed for one year, from July 30, 2021-July 30, 2022, due to structural damage that makes the bridge unsafe to cross. Access is still possible from the Shoofly Trailhead. |
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| Open Season: | Spring through Fall |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | Wilderness regulations apply |
| Closest Towns: |
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| Water: | Not available. Surface water should be treated. |
| Information Center: | Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:From Ruch, OR, turn left onto Upper Applegate Road and continue approximately 20.2 miles to the junction with Forest Road 1050 and Forest Road 1040. Turn right onto Forest Road 1040. Continue approximately 3.7 miles to destination on the left. (This trailhead also accesses Horse Camp Trail #958.)
General Notes:
- Connecting trails: Azalea Lake/Fir Glade Trail #955, Horse Camp Trail #958.
General Notes:
- Connecting trails: Azalea Lake/Fir Glade Trail #955, Horse Camp Trail #958, Shoofly Trail #954.
- Trail is not designed for: mountain bike, motorized bike, ATV, 4-wheel drive, barrier free
General Notes:
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Connecting trails: Horse Camp Trail #958, Shoofly Trail #954, Azalea Lake/Fir Glade Trail #955.
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Trail is not designed for: mountain bike, motorized bike, ATV, 4-wheel drive, barrier free
General Notes:
- Connecting trails: Cook and Green Trail #959, Azalea Lake (Applegate) Trail #
- Trail is not designed for: mountain bike, motorized bike, ATV, 4-wheel drive, barrier free
Activities
Day Hiking
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to More Difficult |
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Backpacking
Horse Riding
General Info:
General Notes- Connecting trails: Azalea Lake/Fir Glade Trail #955, Horse Camp Trail #958, Shoofly Trail #954.
- Trail is not designed for: mountain bike, motorized bike, ATV, 4-wheel drive, barrier free
General Notes
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Connecting trails: Horse Camp Trail #958, Shoofly Trail #954, Azalea Lake/Fir Glade Trail #955.
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Trail is not designed for: mountain bike, motorized bike, ATV, 4-wheel drive, barrier free
General Notes
- Connecting trails: Cook and Green Trail #959, Azalea Lake (Applegate) Trail #
- Trail is not designed for: mountain bike, motorized bike, ATV, 4-wheel drive, barrier free
| 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
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- Bear-Human Interactions on the Rise!
- Seasonal Alcohol Prohibition on Recreation Section of Illinois River
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