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Cripple Camp Trail #1435
This short trail provides access to Acker Divide Trail #1437, Pup Prairie Trail #1434, and Cripple Camp Shelter within the Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness.
The trail passes through stands of large, old-growth Douglas fir. This trail intersects the Acker Divide Trail near Cripple Camp Shelter. The shelter was built in the 1930's and was restored in the 1990's.
Trail elevation ranges from 4,900' at the highest point to 4,800' at the lowest. From mid to late fall and early to mid spring expect that the trail will have snow cover.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 11/01/2022: Open. Trail has not yet been maintained this year. |
|---|---|
| Open Season: | Summer |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Restrictions: | Wilderness restrictions apply |
| Closest Towns: | Tiller, OR |
| Water: | Not available. Surface water should be treated. |
| Information Center: | Tiller Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:Access from:
Parking:
- Parking available for two to three vehicles, including horse trailers.
- Facilities include: Picnic table and fireplace, wilderness toilet.
Activities
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:Backpacking
Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:- If you seek large diameter old growth then this is the area to hike.
- Great access to the Acker Divide Trail.
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
|---|
Horse Riding
Recreation areas with activity Horse Riding:- If you seek large diameter old growth then this is the area to hike.
- Great access to the Acker Divide Trail.
General Info:
Parking- Parking available for two to three vehicles, including horse trailers.
- Facilities include: Picnic table and fireplace, wilderness toilet.
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
|---|
Alerts & Warnings
- Forest Order 06-15-03-22-464 Rescinded 09/21/2022
- Forest Order 06-15-03-22-468 Dated 09/21/2022
- Forest Order 06-15-03-22-467 Rescinded 09/13/2022
- Road 4720 & 4720-005 Closed Starting 9/19/22
- Forest Order #06-18-00-22-14 Dated 08/04/2022
- Termination of Order No. 06-15-00-22-460 No PURS in Effect
- Stay Limit on the Umpqua National Forest