Length:
.7 miles (1.1 km)
Begins:
4,600 ft. elevation off of Forest Road 5889-501
Ends:
5,000 ft. elevation at Abernathy Lake
Use:
Light
Difficulty:
Easy
Season:
June-Oct
Water Availability:
Deer Creek and Abernethy Lake
Recreational Setting:
The trail is near a primitive forest environment with an opportunity for solitude.
Trail Description:
From the end of road 501, this trail can be found on the other side of Deer Creek, at the edge of the woods above some alders. The trail follows above Deer Creek up the drainage. A small lake is on the left, and Abernethy Lake is a short ways beyond.
Access:
Proceed east from Oakridge Ranger Station on Hwy 58 for 30 miles to road 5889. Follow 5889 to the right about one mile to Pengra Pass. From here, follow the 501 spur to the right towards Abernethy and the trailhead on the left. Road 5899-501 is poor.