Portland by Paul Gerald

Author:Paul Gerald
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780897325134
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
Published: 2014-09-03T16:00:00+00:00

29 Breitenbush Hot Springs Area

Tibetan prayer flags fly at Devils Lookout, the best vista point on Devils Ridge Trail.

In Brief

With its combination of old-growth majesty and New Age spirituality, the area around Breitenbush Hot Springs is one of the most serene and inspiring places in Oregon. The trails are plentiful and (mostly) easy, the surroundings are sublime, and the water is hot.

LENGTH 1-8 miles round-trip

CONFIGURATION Out-and-back or point-to-point with shuttle

DIFFICULTY Easy–strenuous

SCENERY Ancient forest, river, a narrow gorge, a mountain viewpoint

EXPOSURE Shady all the way, except some rocky areas on the hilltops

TRAFFIC Moderate–light

TRAIL SURFACE Packed dirt, a few roots

HIKING TIME 30 minutes–5 hours

DRIVING DISTANCE 103 miles (2 hours) from Pioneer Courthouse Square

SEASON April–November

BEST TIME September and October, for fall colors and fewer crowds

BACKPACKING OPTIONS A few options along the South Fork Breitenbush

ACCESS Northwest Forest Pass to park on FR 4685, day-use fee to park at hot springs (see Nearby Activities)

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS None

MAPS USGS Breitenbush Hot Springs; free maps at resort office

FACILITIES None at trailhead; full services at hot springs

INFO Breitenbush Hot Springs Resort, 503-854-3320, breitenbush.com; Detroit Ranger District, 503-854-3366, www.fs.usda.gov/willamette

SPECIAL COMMENTS Even if all you plan to do is hike, you need to check in at the resort; there’s now a welcome desk at the parking lot.

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