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Recreation Region: Middle Fork Ranger District

Mt. Ray Trail #3682

Current Conditions
For current conditions, please contact the local ranger station.

This trail follows the Ray Creek drainage on moderate grades and passes through Pothole Meadows. After the meadows the trail begins to climb to the South Waldo Trail #3586. From here, it climbs steeply through rolling country and then steeply descends into Black Meadows where it junctions with the High Divide Trail #3572.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

#3682

General Information

The Mt Ray Trail is closed to mountain bikes at the junction of South Waldo Trail No. 3586 as it enters the Waldo Lake Wilderness. Be prepared for hordes of mosquitoes during early season visits.

Close to:

Ray Creek - requires treatment

A building sits in front of a tree covered hill

Address: 46375 Highway 58 West Fir, OR 97492
Phone: (541) 782-2283
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.mfrd@usda.gov

Getting There

Trailhead/Starting Points

Access from:

Directions

From Oakridge, OR, travel east on Highway 58, for 23 miles to Forest Road 5897 (Waldo Lake Road). Turn left and follow Forest Road 5897 for 4 miles to the trailhead, which is located on the left side of the road.

Map Location:
T.22 S., R.6 E., W.M., Sections 20, 19, 18 & 13

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 22, 2025