About Little Grayback Lower Trailhead
Provides access to:Little Grayback Trail #921FacilitiesNo picnic tableNo fire pitNo drinking waterNo toiletNo garbage disposal - Please pack it out
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Little Grayback Lower Trailhead
Jacksonville, Oregon · Jackson County · Facility
Provides access to:Little Grayback Trail #921FacilitiesNo picnic tableNo fire pitNo drinking waterNo toiletNo garbage disposal - Please pack it out
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42.04963, -123.06356
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Weather at Little Grayback Lower Trailhead
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
62°/46°
💧 1%🌬 9mph
↑ 5:39 AM ↓ 8:39 PM
Sun
Overcast
68°/39°
🌬 11mph
↑ 5:39 AM ↓ 8:40 PM
Mon
Mostly Clear
79°/46°
🌬 7mph
↑ 5:38 AM ↓ 8:41 PM
Tue
Overcast
84°/54°
💧 1%🌬 7mph
↑ 5:38 AM ↓ 8:42 PM
Wed
Overcast
74°/48°
🌬 13mph
↑ 5:38 AM ↓ 8:43 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From Ruch, OR, travel south on Upper Applegate Road (County Road 859) for approximately 14.8 miles. Turn left (east) onto French Gulch Road (County Road 959/ FS Road 1075), crossing the dam, and continue on Forest Road 1075 for approximately 1.5 miles to the junction with FS Road 1075-490. Turn left on FS Road 1075-490 and follow to French Gulch divide for approximately 2 miles, where you will find a small trailhead on the left.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Little Grayback Lower Trailhead
Heading to Little Grayback Lower Trailhead? 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
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