Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest

Recreational Activities - Trails

Sphagnum Bog Trail 1038

Season:	June through October
Elevation:
Length:	1.1 Miles
User Groups and Difficulty Rating:			Easiest - Hiker
			Easiest - Pack and Saddle
Prohibited User Groups:
Trail is Not Designed for:	Mountain Bike, Motorized Bike, ATV, 4-Wheel Drive, Barrier Free
Level of Use:
Facilities:
Maps:	Powers Ranger District Map USGS Quad(s): •
Fee:

Description: The trail begins a slight upward climb to a gate on the upper end of road 6535. The trail continues beyond the gate for 0.5 mile before reaching the west boundary with Crater Lake National Park. A short distance inside the park, at the junction with the Crater Springs Trail, a sign reads Sphagnum Bog 1.7 miles.

The Crater Springs Trail continues 1.2 miles to the junction with Oasis Butte Trail, keep right at this junction, follow Crater Springs Trail 0.5 mile south to Crater Springs, where a short spur leads south to unmarked routes to Sphagnum Bog.

It is possible to follow unmarked and not maintained routes to Sphagnum Bog. You will be traveling through wet meadow areas filled with fragile bog dwelling plants. Use extreme care while traveling in this delicate ecosystem. Care should be taken to avoid trampling vegetation and stepping into the deep, cold pools of water. Please practice "Leave No Trace" while visiting.

NOTE: Camping is not allowed within 0.5 mile of Sphagnum Bog. Dogs are not allowed within Crater Lake National Park.

Access: From Prospect, OR, travel north on Highway 62 until reaching the junction with Highway 230. Continue on Highway 230 for 6 miles to the junction with Forest Service road 6530. Turn right on road 6530 and continue 1.3 miles to the second junction with loop road 6535. Follow road 6535 for 5.5 miles to the trailhead on the left. There is adequate space to turn around a horse trailer at the parking lot.