Cook and Green Trail #959

Cook and Green Trail #959 - Medford, OR

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Cook and Green Trail #959

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Cook and Green Trail #959 begins a gradual ascent through a dense mixed forest comprised of canyon live oak, mountain mahogany and big leaf maple. The trail itself is 8.2 miles with elevations of 2280 to 4765 feet and is considered to be moderate to difficult. The trail continues a 3.5 mile traverse above Cook and Green Creek before reaching No-See-Em camp. This campsite is one of only two sites large enough to accommodate 1-2 tents. After leaving this campsite, the trail climbs gradually along the west side of Bear Gulch. Here the deciduous forest gives way to large stands of old growth Douglas-fir, ponderosa pine, noble fir, and the rare Brewers spruce. Ferns, beargrass and huckleberry bushes blanket the forest floor. A small spring is passed just prior to reaching Cook and Green Pass, marking the end of Cook and Green Trail. The name Cook and Green is derived from Robert Cook and two Green brothers who were partners in several mining ventures in this vicinity during the 1870's and 1880's. The Cook and Green Trail offers an opportunity for a 15 mile loop beginning and ending at the Cook and Green trailhead.

Facilities: Cook and Green Trail #959 provides nearby camping.

Best Time To Visit: Cook and Green Trail #959 is open June through October.

Fees: No fees are charged.

Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Do not litter.

Directions: To reach Cook and Green Trail #959 from Medford, take west 6th St toward north Fir St. Follow it for 3 miles. Turn right onto west Jacksonville Highway. Follow it for 0.4 miles. Stay straight to go onto Jacksonville Highway. Follow it for 4.2 miles. Turn left onto east California St. Follow it for 0.1 miles. From the Star Ranger Station in Jacksonville, drive south on the Upper Applegate road for 13 miles to the junction with Carberry Creek road. Turn left and proceed 1.5 miles to the junction of forest roads #1040 and #1050. Turn right on to road #1040 and continue for 3.5 miles to Cook and Green Trailhead sign. A parking area is located directly across from the trailhead.

Map: Click here for a map to Cook and Green Trail #959

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted Cook and Green Trail #959.

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Cook and Green Trail #959

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest

Address

Rogue River National Forest Supervisor's Office

333 West 8th Street

Medford, Oregon 97501-0209

Phone
General: (541) 858-2200
Fax: (541) 858-2220
TTY:1(866) 296-3823

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