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Rider Creek Trail #3319
Beginning at Terwilliger Hot Springs Trailhead, Rider Creek Trail #3319 heads west along a western edge of Cougar Reservoir. The trail passes through an old growth conifer forest in view of the reservoir at the begginnig and an unnamed waterfall to the south. The trail continues past the edge of the reservoir over undulating terrain before reaching its terminus at Terwilliger Hot Springs.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 6/6/22: This site was heavily impacted by the 2018 Terwilliger Fire. While hazard trees have been mitigated around the hot springs, other risks persist. When visiting, other potential hazards include: loose rocks, flooding, debris flows, and weakened trees falling. Please, avoid the area during high winds and heavy rain. |
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| Fees: | $7 to visit the hot springs. |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Water: | None |
| Information Center: | McKenzie River Ranger Station |
General Information
Directions:Access from:
General Notes:
Close to:
- Slide Creek Campground
- Slide Creek Day Use Area
- Olallie Trail Area
- Three Sisters Wilderness
- Cougar Crossing Campground
- Cougar Crossing Day Use Area
- Sunnyside Campground
- Indian Ridge Lookout
- French Pete Campground
Activities
Day Hiking
Highlights
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