Battle Ax Creek Trail #3339
This 4 mile trail described from east to west initially climbs to Beachie Saddle at the Opal Creek Wilderness boundary. The trail then starts descending along the Battle Ax creek drainage. The trail currently lies where an old logging road was once located. The logging road was constructed prior to the inclusion of the Opal Creek area into the Wilderness Preservation System. In most places it is rather obvious that the current trail was at one time a road. This trail does not offer many views.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
General Information
Wilderness Self-Issue Permit required for both day use and overnight stays from June 15 through October 15. Free permits are self-issued at the trailhead.
No potable water. Battle Ax and other small creeks. Water from streams and lakes should be filtered.
Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
Directions
From Detroit, Oregon, turn up Breitenbush Road (Highway 46) travel 5 miles to Forest Road 4696, travel 1 mile and turn left onto Forest Road 4697 and travel 6.5 miles up steep, rough grades of road you will pass Dunlap Lake on your left. The trailhead starts just past the junction with the Forest Road 390 on the 4697 Road.
