This trail accesses Opal Creek Scenic Area and Opal Creek Wilderness, following the Little North Santiam River through a large Douglas-Fir and Western Hemlock forest to its tributaries, Opal Creek and Battle Ax Creek, then turns south and follows Opal Creek, crossing Flume Creek at a picturesque waterfall location. This trail was rerouted in 2014, and now crosses at Opal Pool Bridge, follows Forest Service Rd 2209 for ¼ mile before heading back into the forest.
This trail does not offer connectivity to Opal Lake. It ends at Cedar Flats approximately 2 miles northeast of Opal Lake.
Parking allowed only along the south shoulder within ¼ mile of the Opal Creek Trailhead and at the designated trailhead parking areas for Henline Falls, Henline Mountain and Nasty Rock Trailheads.
15 minute parking limit at the visitor information kiosk at the 2209/2207 road junction.
Forest Road 2207
No parking along Road 2207 between the junction with Road 2209 and the Shady Cove Bridge.
No parking along the south side of Road 2207 between Shady Cove Bridge and the eastern Opal Creek SRA boundary. Parking on the north shoulder allowed.
Access into existing dispersed or undeveloped campsites open for parking, camping and day use.
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