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This information is a public record of the 1979 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
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Illinois River

USDA Forest Service Backcountry Trail
  • Length
    8 miles
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    out & back

The Illinois River NRT is 8 miles long and goes from the trailhead at Oak Flat to Silver Creek.

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A scene along the Illinois River in Oregon. Photo by An errant knight.
A scene along the Illinois River in Oregon. Photo by An errant knight.
  • A scene along the Illinois River in Oregon. Photo by An errant knight.
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Location: Siskiyou National Forest, Gold Beach Road, In Siskiyou National Forest, SE of Agness at Oak Flat trailhead.

  • States: Oregon
  • Counties: Curry

The trail enters the Kalmiopsis Wilderness at Connors Place, .5 miles before Silver Creek. The trail continues on the Galice Ranger District for another 17 miles, from Silver Creek to the trailhead at Briggs Creek. Although horses are allowed, this trail is only for very experienced trail horses and riders. The first 2.5 miles, from Oak Flat to Buzzard's Roost, is a favorite for people viewing wildflowers in the spring. The information concerning the trail applies only to the portion of the trail classified as a National Recreation Trail (the portion that is 8 miles on Gold Beach Road).

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Allowed Uses:

Bicycling Swimming Dogs, on leash Equestrian

Other Activities

  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Wildlife viewing / observation

Public Contact

Tom Hawkins
Siskiyou National Forest
29279 Ellensburg
Gold Beach, OR 97526
[email protected] • (541) 247-3600
www.fs.fed.us/r6/siskiyou

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

More Details

  • Elevation (low): 250
  • Elevation (high): 860
  • Elevation (cumulative): --
  • Part of a Trail System? No
  • Surface (primary): Soil
  • Surfaces (additional): Soil
  • Tread Width (average): 24"
  • Tread Width (minimum): --
  • Running length (minimum): --
  • Tread Grade (average, percent): 10
  • Tread Grade (maximum): 20
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Cross-slope (average, percent): --
  • Cross-slope (maximum): --
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Certified as an NRT
    Nov 26, 1979
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