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Obsidian Hiker Trailhead
This trailhead provides access to:
- Obsidian Trail #3528
- Obsidian Tie Trail
- Scott Trail #3531
- Pacific Crest Trail #2000
See trail pages for more information.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Access is dependent on McKenzie Highway (OR Hwy 242), which is closed in the winter. Check tripcheck.com for conditions. |
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| Operational Hours: | Access is dependent on McKenzie Highway (OR Hwy 242) which is closed in the winter. Check tripcheck.com for conditions. |
| Fees: | $5/vehicle/day or a valid recreation pass. No payment accepted onsite. |
| 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. |
| Restrictions: | |
| Closest Towns: | McKenzie Bridge, OR Sisters, OR |
| Water: | No potable (drinking) water |
| Passes: | A valid recreation pass may be used as a form of fee payment. |
| Information Center: | McKenzie River Ranger Station |
General Information
Directions:From McKenzie Bridge, OR, drive east on Highway 126 about 2 miles to the junction of Highway 242. Travel northeast 17 miles on Highway 242 to Forest Road 250. Turn right (east) onto Forest Road 250, and turn right at the next Y junction. At the next Y junction, turn right and follow the loop to the far end to find Obsidian Hiker Trailhead.
Activities
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Horse Riding
Alerts & Warnings
- ACTIVE FIRES: Petes Lake, Lookout, Bedrock, etc.
- FIRE CLOSURES: Wiley, Lookout, Bedrock, Cedar Creek, Beachie Creek & Lionshead
- Public Use Restrictions (Fire Restrictions) in Effect
- Forest Road 46 open from Detroit to Estacada for summer
- Road NF-1993 across Cougar Dam closed for construction June 5-Sept. 28, 2023
Related Information
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
Location