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Deadwood Trail (#422)

This remote, primitive wilderness trail links Gorton Creek Trail #408 to Nick Eaton Trail #447. The trail is brushy and can be hard to follow due to the Eagle Creek Fire of 2017. Deadwood Camp is extremely overgrown, and the spring is intermittent.

Current Conditions
* Trail is unmaintained and difficult to follow.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Year round, snow dependent

A valid Recreation Pass is required at Herman Creek trailhead.

Motor vehicles and bikes are prohibited. Fires not allowed within 200 feet of trail.

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Address: 902 Wasco Ave Suite 200 Hood River, OR 97031
Phone: (541) 308-1700
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.r6crgnsawfb@usda.gov

Getting There

Directions

Herman Creek Horse Camp is located just east of Cascade Locks and 47 miles from Portland.

From Portland, OR: Travel east on Interstate 84 to Cascade Locks, exit # 44. Drive under the interstate and through town approximately 1.8 miles to the eastbound entrance ramp. At the stop sign, cross the road and drive east 1.6 miles on Forest Land toward Oxbow Fish Hatchery, then on to Herman Creek Campground. The trailhead is at the west end of the campground.

From Hood River, OR: Travel west on Interstate 84 to Herman Creek exit # 47. At the end of the offramp turn left and go under the interstate and then immediately right. Drive 0.6 mile west on Forest Lane to Herman Creek Campground on the left. The trailhead is at the west end of the campground.

Hike Herman Creek Trail #406 to Nick Eaton Trail #447 or to Gorton Creek Trail #408.

Additional Information

Operated By

Forest Service

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated September 16, 2025