Length:
1.5 miles (2.4 km)
Begins:
2,400 ft. elevation at the end of forest road 24-205.
Ends:
2,700 ft. elevation in meadow at the top of Aubrey Mountain.
Use:
Moderate
Difficulty:
More Difficult
Season:
Year round
Water Availability:
None
Recreational Setting:
The trail has a natural forest environment with an opportunity for solitude.
Trail Description:
This trail starts a few feet down the Eugene-to-Crest trail. It contours below road 205 and climbs at a steady grade, crosses the road above a harvested area and then enters the woods. The trail in the woods follows rolling terrain before entering a large meadow. The top of the mountain offers a beautiful meadow, good views of the Hills Creek Reservoir, and numerous rocky outcroppings along the Salt Creek drainage.
Access:
Proceed east from Oakridge Ranger Station to Oakridge. Turn left at the signal to downtown. From downtown Oakridge, proceed east on Forest road 24 (Salmon Creek Road) about 4 miles to road 205. Follow 205 to the right about 2.5 miles. The trailhead takes off from the Eugene-to-Crest trail across from road 208 spur.