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Santiam Wagon Road: Mountain House Section
This is the trail for accessing the Santiam Wagon Road from the farthest western end and is probably the most intact piece of the original Santiam Wagon Road, this segment will provide you with a true sense of early travel. The road parallels the South Santiam River and winds through lush old growth forests and crosses Elk Creek and several other tributaries to the South Santiam River along the way. Look for the old mill pond now grown in with red alder.
At a Glance
| Restrictions: | Weed Free Feed Required |
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| Closest Towns: | Sweet Home, OR |
| Water: | Available at House Rock Campground during summer |
| Information Center: | Sweet Home Ranger District 4431 Highway 20 Sweet Home, OR 97386 541-367-5168 |
General Information
Parking:Space for 6 - 8 vehicles
Directions:
From Sweet Home, Oregon follow Highway 20 for 25.4 miles to the Mountain House Trailhead. When you see Soda Fork Road (Forest Service Road 2041) on your left, slow down and be ready to turn right into the trailhead.
Activities
Mountain Biking
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
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Day Hiking
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
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Backpacking
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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Horse Riding
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate |
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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
Highlights
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