Trailhead sign on closed Road 2711-120 (bobcat)

• Hikes including this location:
  • Gordon Butte-Douglas Cabin Loop Hike   (TH | <—   —> | LOG)

• Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
• Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
• Latitude, Longitude: 45.28917, -121.42880
• Elevation: 4220 feet

Description

The road to the trailhead for the Douglas Cabin Trail #470 may be gated about one mile below the trailhead, which adds two miles round-trip to the hike. The Forest Service periodically closes Road 2711-120, which leads to the trailhead and has also officially abandoned the Douglas Cabin Trail. As part of the Gordon Butte-Douglas Cabin Loop Hike, this point is best reached from the north via the Gordon Butte Trail #470A and Road 120 rather than by attempting a descent of the Douglas Cabin Trail from Flag Point.

Driving Directions

From the last traffic light in Sandy, just past the ARCO station, drive 30.9 miles, passing through Government Camp, and exit right onto Highway 35 for Hood River.

Drive 4.7 miles and turn right onto FR 48 for Wamic.

Drive 24.1 miles on paved FR 48, and turn left onto Rock Creek Road.

Drive 0.2 miles and take the first left onto FR 4810/Wamic Mill Road. After a short distance, turn right onto FR 4810.

Drive 1.9 miles, and turn right toward FR 4811.

In another 0.3 miles, take the first right onto FR 4811.

Go 1.2 miles, and turn right onto FR 2710.

In 0.5 miles, keep left on FR 2710.

In another 3.1 miles, keep left on Douglas Cabin Road.

Drive 2.0 miles, and stay left onto Douglas Cabin Road.

Drive 0.6 miles, and go left on Gordon Butte Road (FR 2711-120). The road may be gated at this turnoff, in which case you'd have to begin the hike from here.

Drive 1.9 miles, and look for the trailhead sign on your left.

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