Trapper Creek

Trapper Creek Road #1516 is an easy 6.8-mile drive through the Willamette National Forest. This single-lane road features a mix of gravel and dirt, climbing from 2,204 feet to 4,008 feet with 2,142 feet of elevation gain. The route winds through dense timberland near Quentin Knob, requiring drivers to use small turnouts to pass oncoming traffic on the narrow shelf. Notable sights include unique rock formations and a cave-like recess adjacent to the road. While rated as a beginner-friendly 1, the road is unmaintained following rain or snow, which often deposits rocks and debris. Standard two-wheel-drive vehicles can navigate the route in dry summer conditions, but high-clearance vehicles are recommended during wet seasons.