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Maxwell Sno-Park
One of the busier sno-parks in the Santiam winter recreation area, Maxwell Sno-Park is located 3.5 miles west of Santiam Junction on state Highway 22. There is 25 miles of trails from easy to more difficult. Some trails through old growth forest and some offer views of Maxwell Butte, Three Finger Jack and Duffy Butte.
Mountain View Shelter can also be accessed from several trails. From the shelter on a clear day, visitors can see Mount Washington and the North Sister as well as Three Finger Jack, which is just five or six miles away.
Know Before You Go in Winter: Tips on how to plan ahead and prepare for your trip to ensure the best possible time for you and others who will be sharing the snow with you.
- Map of Maxwell Sno-Park Area (pdf 17 MB)
- Maxwell Sno-Park Files for GPS Users (gpx file + waypoint lat/longs)
At a Glance
| Permit Info: | Sno-Park Permit Required |
|---|---|
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | |
| Closest Towns: | Detroit, OR |
| Information Center: | Detroit Ranger District 44125 North Santiam Highway SE Detroit, OR 97342 503-854-3366 |
General Information
General Notes:Snow level information: Santiam Junction Snotel
Directions:
From Detroit, Oregon, head east on Highway 22 for 29 miles to Maxwell Sno-park on the left side of the highway.
Activities
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Recreation areas with activity XC Skiing/Snowshoeing:- Fay Lake Ski Snow Trail
- Flat Loop Snow Trail
- Maxwell Cut-Off Snow Trail
- Maxwell Loop Snow Trail
- Mountain View Loop Snow Trail
- Park Loop Snow Trail
- Short Cut Snow Trail
Alerts & Warnings
- FIRE CLOSURES: Lookout, Bedrock, Cedar Creek, Beachie Creek & Lionshead
- Fall Pile Burning and Prescribed Fire Planned
- Portion of McKenzie River Trail closed; trail detour in place
- Christmas Tree Permits Available Now; 6th Annual Ornament Hunt Nov. 17-Dec. 31
- Forest Road 46 open from Detroit to Estacada
Highlights
- Download the Pacific Northwest Forest Service Recreation App!
Planning your next national forest adventure? There's an app for that! The Pacific Northwest Forest Service Recreation App Now Available on Android and iOS Devices - Accessible Adventures Videos
See accessible adventures at Detroit Lake & the McKenzie River Valley
- Recreation Passes
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