Oregon · Hiking

Santiam Wagon Road West

9.1 mi
round trip
1,607 ft
climb
3,455 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Santiam Wagon Road West open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Willamette National Forest. It doesn't name Santiam Wagon Road West, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Willamette National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Santiam Wagon Road West is a 9.1-mile out-and-back hike in the Sweet Home Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest in Oregon. The trail is rated hard, with a total elevation gain of 469 feet, and it is a natural-surface route that allows both horses and bikes. The most comfortable stretch for a visit is summer. Typical averages from the nearby Santiam Junction weather station, at a similar elevation, run to highs around 76°F in July and August, with lows near 42°F. Winter is cold, with January highs around 38°F and lows near 24°F. The trail sits close to several other destinations. Lost Prairie campground is about 0.4 miles away, and the Echo Creek Ski Tour and Hackleman O.G.Grove are both within a mile. Cougar Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 3 miles off.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.