Cougar Creek
Trailheads Cougar East Trailhead Drive there · Cougar West Trailhead Drive there
Cougar East Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
This is a free facility. · reservation required
This trailhead is located near the northern boundary of the Ochoco National Forest and provides access to the eastern terminus of Cougar Trail (#835) . In the summer of 2014 the Bailey Butte fire burned through this area and much of the damage is still visible. The roadside sign was lost in the fire, but a new signboard has been installed at the actual trailhead.
Restrictions This is a Day-Use only facility. No overnight camping is permitted at trailheads or Sno-Parks on the Ochoco National Forest or Crooked River National Grassland.
Cougar West Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
This is a free facility. · reservation required
This trailhead is located near the northern boundary of Ochoco National Forest and provides access to the western terminus of Cougar Trail (#835) .
In the summer of 2014, the Bailey Butte fire burned through this area and much of the damage is still visible. Forest Service crews have spent considerable time clearing and stabilizing trails, and removing hazard trees.
Please be cautions in this area as not all of the hazards can be mitigated.
Restrictions This is a Day-Use only facility. No overnight camping is permitted at trailheads or Sno-Parks on the Ochoco National Forest or Crooked River National Grassland.