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The Willamette National Forest has nearly 1,700 miles of trail. While many are in wilderness areas, a number of trails are low-elevation, easy-access trails for year-round hiking and backpacking.

Five scenic trails have been designated as National Recreation Trails for their scenic and recreation values.

Know Before You Go! Check our Responsible Recreation page to guide you in trip planning and help you think through the items you should consider to make your trip as enjoyable and safe as possible.

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Abernethy Trail #3671

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
The 0.7 mile trail begins on the west side of Deer Creek, at the edge of the woods above a grove of alders. The trail stays above Deer Creek, continuing up the drainage through a high elevation…

Alder Springs Campground

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Fishing Hiking Picnicking
This small, rustic site is right on the side of the historic McKenzie Pass Highway. Surrounded by towering Douglas fir trees, this is a perfect spot to be on a warm day.Access to Linton Lake…

Alpine Trail #3450

Hiking Biking Horse Riding and Camping
The 9 mile Alpine Trail starts at 3,200 ft. elevation and ends at 4,784. It is open to hikers, mountain bikers, and horses.The trail climbs through timber and passes through several open rocky…

Alpine Trailhead #1

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Biking Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
This trailhead provides access to Alpine Trail #3450See Trail page for more information.  There are four other trailheads for the Alpine Trail. 

Alpine Trailhead #2

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Biking Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
This trailhead provides access to:Alpine Trail #3450See Trail page for more information.

Alpine Trailhead #3

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Hiking Biking Horse Riding and Camping
This trailhead provides access to:Alpine Trail #3450See Trail page for more information.

Alpine Trailhead #4

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Horse Riding and Camping Hiking Biking
This trailhead provides access to:Alpine Trail #3450See Trail page for more information.

Alpine Trailhead #5

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This trailhead provides access to:Alpine Trail #3450See Trail page for more information.

Last updated September 3, 2026