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Recreation Region: Detroit Ranger District

Pine Ridge Trailhead

Current Conditions
For current conditions, please contact the local ranger station. Forest Service roads are not maintained for snow and ice.

This trailhead provides access to:

See Trail page for more information

General Information

  • Wilderness Regulations
  • Weed Free Feed Required

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.

Within developed recreation sites, dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control. 36 CFR 261.16(j)

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

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

Directions

From Detroit, Oregon, follow Highway 22 east for 26 miles to Twin Meadows Road (Forest Road 2261) there is a sign for Camp Pioneer at this junction, turn left onto Forest Road 2261 and travel 5.5 miles, you pass the entrance gate for Camp Pioneer Boy Scout Camp on your left, the trailhead is just past that gate.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restroom information is not available for this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated June 12, 2026