Pacific Crest Trail: Winter Snow Trail
Ray Benson Sno-Park » Pacific Crest Trail: Winter
The Pacific Crest Trail bisects the North and South Loops as it winds in a north-south direction along the length of Santiam Pass.
The section marked for winter travel begins on the northern edge of the North Loop Trail about 1.5 miles northeast of Ray Benson Sno-park and ends along the southern edge of the South Loop Trail near the old Santiam Wagon Road.
The Pacific Crest Trail, not constructed or cleared for winter use, is narrow with frequent tree wells north of the junction with Fireline Loop Trail (snowmobile trail).
General Information
Address: 57600 McKenzie Highway McKenzie Bridge, OR 97413
Phone: (541) 822-3381
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.mf@usda.gov
Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
Access Pacific Crest Winter Snow Trail from Ray Benson Sno-park.
Directions
From McKenzie Bridge, OR, drive 38 miles northeast on Highway 126 to Santiam Pass.
Turn right to go south on Forest Road 2690 towards Hoodoo Ski area.
Past Hoodoo Ski area, turn left east on Forest Road 920 into Ray Benson Sno-Park.
