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Duffy Lake Trailhead
Trailhead for Duffy Lake Trail #3427 which enters Mt. Jefferson Wilderness.
Other trails you can access from the Duffy Lake Trailhead or the Big Meadows Horse Camp (additional access to Duffy Lake Trail)
- Big Meadows Area
- Mt. Jefferson Wilderness Area
At a Glance
| Fees: |
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| Permit Info: | Central Cascades Wilderness Permits are required between June 15 and October 15 for both day and overnight use at this trailhead. Check out Recreation.gov for more information or call 1-877-444-6777. |
| Closest Towns: | Marion Forks, Oregon |
| Water: | Water from streams should be filtered. |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
| Passes: | A valid recreation pass may be used as a form of fee payment. |
| Information Center: | Detroit Ranger Station |
General Information
Directions:From Detroit, Oregon, travel 25.6 miles east on State Highway 22 to Big Meadows Road (Forest Service Road 2267).
From Sisters, Oregon, head west on State Highway 126/ US Highway 20 for 31.5 miles to Big Meadows Road (Forest Service Road 2267)*.
*(Highway will merge and continue as State Highway 22 after 25.7 miles from Sisters).
Turn left on Big Meadows Road (Forest Service Road 2267). In 0.9 miles you will reach the junction with Forest Service Road 2257 on the left.
Bear right to continue another 2 miles on Forest Service Road 2267 (past the junction with Forest Service Road 2257) to the trailhead.
Parking:
20 vehicles
Please park horse trailers near the hitching posts.
Activities
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Horse Camping
| Status: | Open |
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| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
Horse Riding
| Status: | Open |
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| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
Alerts & Warnings
Highlights
- Download the Pacific Northwest Forest Service Recreation App!
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See accessible adventures at Detroit Lake & the McKenzie River Valley
- Recreation Passes
Location