East Applegate Ridge Trail

About East Applegate Ridge Trail

The "East ART" trail, a 5.6-mile multiple-use non-motorized trail is located approximately 5 miles south of Jacksonville, Oregon. It offers stunning vistas for hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian use. The trail predominantly follows the ridge tops above the Poorman and Bishop Creek drainages and offers a year-round opportunity for recreation. Equestrian and bike users are reminded to avoid use after significant precipitation to prevent damage to the trail.Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY.

How to Get There

From Jacksonville Oregon, go west on Applegate St, becoming Cady Road for 1.9 miles. Turn south on Sterling Creek Road. Go approximately 4 miles, turning west on BLM Road 38-2-29.1. The trail head is approximately 1/4 of a mile at the end of the road.

Plan Your Visit to East Applegate Ridge Trail

Heading to East Applegate Ridge Trail? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• Park map (PDF)
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)