Top Adventures in Idanha
Hike to the Boca Cave & Triangulation Peak
Triangulation Peak, Spire Rock and Boca Cave TH #3372
The trail starts on level ground where you travel east along the top of the ridge. There are multiple trees that have fallen across the trail making the hike quite adventurous. Some trees you'l...
4.7 miles
800 ft gain
Hike to Coffin Mountain Fire Lookout
Coffin Mountain Fire Lookout is a beautiful day hike that takes you to its summit at 5771 feet elevation, covering roughly 1070 feet elevation gain.
To get to the Coffin Mt. trailhead from Detroit OR, travel east on Highway 22 for approximately 19...
3 miles
1000 ft gain
Soak at Breitenbush Hot Springs
This hot springs are run by a collective, The Breitenbush Community, who run the conference center and lodging as well as maintain the hot springs. You can relax in these natural springs during the day from 9am-6pm. Be sure to call ahead of time t...
Hike to the Gold Butte Fire Lookout
Gold Butte Fire Lookout is a real gem in the Willamette National Forest. At 4618 feet elevation, the nearby Cascade Mountain views are nothing short of spectacular! At the summit, sits a L-4 Ground Structure Type Fire Lookout that was built in1934...
3.2 miles
800 ft gain
Hike to Dome Rock via the Upper Trailhead
From Highway 22 at the Breitenbush River Bridge, in Detroit, turn north on to French Creek Rd. Drive up French Creek about 7.7 miles to the Upper TH #3379/3381 to Dome Rock and Tumble Lake. The trail can be found on the left side of the road and i...
3 miles
Hike to Battle Ax Mountain in Oregon
With no officially marked trailhead, this hike begins slightly west of Elk Lake in Marion County. Take Highway 22 to Detroit, OR. East of the bridge over Breitenbush River, turn onto (FR) Forest Road 46, with signs pointing to Breitenbush River. A...
Backpack to Hunt's Cove
This loop through the Pamelia Lake Limited Entry Area is one of the premier backpacking trips in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness. The trail offers sustained up-close views of Mount Jefferson and several lookout points provide panoramic views of th...
17 miles
2900 ft gain
Hike Grizzly Peak
After leaving your car at the Pamelia Lake trailhead, hike 2.3 miles along the trail following Pamelia Creek. The Grizzly Peak trailhead will be on the right just before the lake, which you should check out before or after your hike up to Grizzly ...
10 miles
Hike up the South Slopes of Mount Jefferson
Set out from Pamelia Lake Trailhead through dense old growth forest. You'll see giant cedars, mixed firs and stunning mountain streams carving their way thru very green forest. After a couple miles, you'll reach Pamelia Lake. This is a great place...
15 miles
7400 ft gain
Backpacking to Russell Lake
This hike begins 7.5 miles down Whitewater Road at the Whitewater Trailhead, about 10 miles east of Detroit Lake. The road is bumpy, but can be navigated at slow speeds, even without four-wheel drive. Make sure to fill out a wilderness pass once y...
12 miles
1800 ft gain
Hike Natural Rock Arch Trail
The Santiam Forest is well known for its many beautiful spots, but this one is fairly uncommon. It's likely you will be the only person out here. Since it's such a short hike, just about a mile round trip, you could easily make it a pit stop on yo...
0.6 miles
460 ft gain
Hike the Middle Pyramid
The Three Pyramids, half as tall as the better-known Three Sisters, are beautiful U-shaped glacial valleys, remnants of the Ice Age.To reach the top of Middle Pyramid, leave from the #3380 trailhead at the west end of the parking area. Early on th...
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
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Idanha, Oregon
Santiam Flats Campground
Overview Santiam Flats Campground rests on the shores of the sparkling Detroit Lake. Visitors enjoy fishing, boating on the lake, and hiking on the nearby Stahlman Point Trail.Recreation Sailing, b... -
Idanha, Oregon
Whispering Falls Campground
Overview Whispering Falls Campground is an excellent outdoor retreat designed for campers more interested in a remote experience. Guests are greeted with grand, mature cedars and Douglas fir trees ... -
Detroit, Oregon
Cove Creek
Overview Cove Creek Campground rests on the shores of Detroit Lake at an elevation of 1,600 feet. Campsites are surrounded by towering trees, which create a secluded atmosphere. Visitors enjoy expl... -
Idanha, Oregon
Fox Creek Group Camp
Overview Fox Creek Group Camp is situated in a large, open area surrounded by dense forest near the point where Fox Creek flows into the Breitenbush River. Campers are sure to enjoy the variety of ... -
Idanha, Oregon
Humbug Campground
Overview Humbug Campground is surrounded by old-growth forest, and during the months of May through July, the rhododendrons bloom in a spectacular show of pink blossoms. Recreation in the area is ... -
Detroit, Oregon
Hoover Campground
Overview Hoover Campground rests on the shores of the sparkling Detroit Lake. The area is covered with towering trees, making for secluded, peaceful camping spots. Visitors enjoy fishing, boating o...
