Ashland Watershed Trails
The 15,000+ acre Ashland Municipal Watershed is home to more than 45 miles of multi-use trails for hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians, and is an international destination for the unique beauty and diversity of the forests and Siskiyou Mountains.
Trails are marked according to user group appropriate, and some trails are also directional in nature (e.g. bikes riding uphill only).
This watershed houses the source of Ashland's drinking water. Please: Recreate responsibly!
- Honor trail designations. Remember: Bikes yield to Pedestrians, and everyone yields to Equestrians!
- Motorized use, including e-bikes, is prohibited behind gates and on all trails.
- Protect the wildlife that call this watershed home.
- Pack out all of your waste—Leave No Trace! This includes your dog's bagged waste, too!
- Camping and campfires are prohibited in the watershed 365 days a year.
Partner organizations who us help maintain, manage, and promote this trail system include:
- Ashland Woodlands and Trails Association
- Pacific Crest Trail Association
- Ashland Mountain Adventures
- Rogue Valley Mountain Biking Association
- Ashland Parks and Recreation
- City of Ashland Public Works
- Ashland Forest Resiliency Project
- and all of the incredibly hard-working groups who host special events in the watershed and beyond!
General Information
This free map provides trail information for wayfinding and accessing the foothills and entirety of the 15,000-acre Ashland Municipal Watershed, Mt. Ashland, and the miles of trails included within.
Easily readable and updated regularly, the map identifies trails by use (bike, hike, horse, or multi-use), as well as where directional restrictions apply.
GO DIGITAL! You can download this free map to be used in the Avenza Maps App!
Paper copies of the map can be obtained at the Ashland Chamber of Commerce.
- Camping and campfires are prohibited year-round in the Ashland Municipal Watershed to protect the City of Ashland's water supply.
- Unauthorized motorized use is prohibited in the Ashland Municipal Watershed behind closed gates, including e-bikes. Please respect gate closures. For more information on where motorized use is permitted, outside of the watershed, see the Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District Motorized Vehicle Use Map.
- NOTE: Apps like Trailforks and Strava are not guarantees of permitted trail useage. Please utilize official Forest Service maps such as the Ashland Trails map produced with the Ashland Chamber of Commerce.
