Pine Ridge Trail #3443
From the trailhead near Camp Pioneer Boy Scout camp, the trail heads into a Douglas-Fir, Western Hemlock forest connecting with Turpentine Trail, Temple Lake Trail and Marion Mountain Trail before ending at the junction with Blue Lake Trail.
The trailhead kiosk board with Self-Issue Wilderness Permit is located at the junction with Turpentine Trail and the trail to Camp Pioneer.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
General Information
$5/vehicle/day or a valid recreation pass. No payment accepted onsite.
There are two types of entry permits required between June 15 and October 15 for entering the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness from Pine Ridge trailhead.
- Overnight Use
- Central Cascades Wilderness Permit between June 15 and October 15.
- 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.
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
Trailhead/Starting Points
Access from:
- Pine Ridge Trailhead
- Marion Lake Trailhead (fee site)
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.