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Recreation Region: Detroit Ranger District

Cheat Creek Trailhead

Current Conditions
This is in an area impacted by the Beachie Fire. Recent wildfires on the Willamette have increased likelihood of landslides, mudslides, flash floods, and debris flows.

This trailhead provides access to:

  • Cheat Creek Trail #3441
  • Triangulation Trail #3373
  • Crag Trail #3364

See Trail page for more information.

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

There are two types of entry permits required between June 15 and October 15 for entering the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness from this trailhead.

  • Overnight Use
  • Day Use
    • Free, self-issue Wilderness Permit (available at the trailhead) between June 15 and October 15.

Check out Recreation.gov for more information or call 1-877-444-6777.

No fees are required for this site

A sign that says, "detroit ranger station willamette national forest" with a building in the background

Detroit Ranger Station

Address: 44125 North Santiam Highway SE Detroit, OR 97342
Phone: (503) 854-3366
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.mf@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.7024

Longitude: -121.924

Directions

From Detroit, Oregon, travel East on Highway 22 for 12 miles to Whitewater Road (Forest Road 2243), turn left and travel for about 3.5 miles. Trailhead is on left.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

No restroom available

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated May 2, 2025

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