Opal Creek Trailhead (Gate)

Getting there

From Salem, travel East on Highway 22 to milepost 23 at the Swiss Village Restaurant. Turn left on North Fork Road, which is marked "Little North Santiam Recreation Area". Travel about 21 miles on Forest Road 2209 to the Opal Creek Trailhead parking area. To access Kopetski / Opal Creek Trail, Hike approximately 3 miles up the road past the gate. Opal Creek Trail will begin with a foot-bridge crossing the Little North Santiam River on the right. To access Whetstone Mountain Trail, Hike approximately ¾ of a mile up the road past the gate and the Whetstone Mountain Trailhead will be on the left.

Activities

• HIKING

Nearby federal campgrounds

• Opal Creek Scenic Recreation AreaWillamette National Forest0 mi
• Opal Creek WildernessWillamette National Forest0 mi
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• Pechuck LookoutSalem5 mi
• Battle Ax Creek TrailheadWillamette National Forest7 mi
• Elk Lake CampgroundWillamette National Forest7 mi