About Roaring Ridge South Trailhead
This trailhead provides access to:Roaring Ridge Trail #3312See Trail page for more information.
Blue River, Oregon · Lane County · Facility
This trailhead provides access to:Roaring Ridge Trail #3312See Trail page for more information.
This trailhead provides access to:Roaring Ridge Trail #3312See Trail page for more information.
From Blue River, OR, travel 4 miles east on Highway 126 and turn right onto Forest Road 19 (Aufderheide). Continue right at the Y junction for 3 miles to the top of Cougar Reservoir. At the reservoir, continue south on Forest Road 19 for 24 miles to Roaring Ridge South Trailhead at a pullout on the east side of the road.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Heading to Roaring Ridge South Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:
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