Opal Creek
Lyons, Oregon
| Address: | ~National Forest Development Rd 2209 (Trail), Lyons, OR 97358, USA |
| GPS: |
44°51'34.2"N 122°15'53.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Oregon |
| Trail Length: | 4.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Fire Road |
Mountain Bike
Starting from the gate at the parking area it is about 3.5 miles to get to Opal Pool. There is a slight uphill climb along the way but nothing too difficult. The "trail" is a private access road that leads to Jawbone Flats. It is well maintained in some places and not so maintained in others. Make sure to bring your camera for some great photo-ops at Sawmill falls (accessed behind the really old barn that you will see from the trail) and Slide Falls (easily seen from the trail). Both of these locations provide for good swimming holes if you should choose to do so. You'll have to walk your bike through Jawbone Flats before you reach Opal Pool. Expect a fair share of hikers if the weather is good. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Lyons, Oregon
- Head west on Main St toward 6th St (328 ft)
- Continue onto 5th St (1.2 mi)
- Turn right onto OR-22 E (signs for Mill City/Detroit/State Route 22) (0.8 mi)
- Turn left onto N Fork Rd/Little North ForkContinue to follow N Fork Rd(15.4 mi)
- Continue onto NF-2207 (1.2 mi)
- Slight left onto NF-2207/NF-2209Continue to follow NF-2209(3.8 mi)
- NF-2209 turns right and becomes National Forest Development Rd 2209 (Trail)Destination will be on the right(0.4 mi)
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