Trail Overview

Rough dirt and rock road accessing Alder Springs Trailhead and Wychus Creek. This road passes through a seasonal gate (and then through a private land easement) to access a section of the Crooked River National Grasslands, which is closed seasonally to protect large game winter range. Additional details on the Alder Springs trail (and general access ) are here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ochoco/recarea/?recid=38278

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Difficulty

rough dirt and rock road

Technical Rating

Matthew Champigny

Jun 27, 2026

2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser

Open

DustyRough/Deteriorated

My friend and I were visiting town for overland expo and wanted to check out some local trails and this one was pretty fun. We went to where it ends and crossed the water and went to the other side to explore some more.

Corey Toftdahl

Apr 25, 2025

1994 Jeep Cherokee

Open

DustyRough/Deteriorated

Dusty and washboard up on top. Wychess is high, but still passable, 28” on the deep side. The road west of the creek has substantial washouts that may be impassable in a stock pickup or suv.

Brian Gatley

Apr 23, 2025

2021 RAM 3500

Open

DustyNormal

Dirt road with sections of rocks and ruts. One section is very rutted, however there is a bypass. Dropping into the river canyon is single lane and rocky. River crossing was 12-18" (sent the dog out to test the water depth). Crossed Whychus river and circled back to Wilt Rd by way of FR 6360 and FR 63. Several fire rings and tables on east side of river and signs for dispersed camping on west side of river. Did not go to Alder Springs Trailhead (turn off is about 1.5 miles east of the river).

Pat Masley

Mar 01, 2024

2022 Toyota Tacoma

Temporarily Closed

Seasonal Closure