State: Oregon
Location: Rogue River National Forest
Length, One-Way: 8.2 miles
Trail Type: Out and Back
Minimum Elevation: 2280 feet
Maximum Elevation: 4765 feet
Best Season: June to October
Difficulty: Moderate
Usage: Light
Trail Information
The Cook and Green Trail offers opportunities for fishing, camping and viewing a diverse forest ecosystem. Water may be found at two springs along the trail, however, these water sources have not been tested and may be unsafe to drink. Water treatment is recommended.
Beginning on Forest Road 1040, the trail begins a gradual ascent through a dense mixed forest comprised of canyon live oak, mountain mahogany and big leaf maple. 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. This loop can be completed by taking the Cook and Green Trail (8.2 miles) to the Pacific Crest Trail at Cook and Green Pass. From Cook and Green Pass, head southwest on the Pacific Crest Trail for two miles to the junction with Horse Camp Trail above Echo lake. Turn right and descend on the Horse Camp Trail for 3.9 miles to the Horse Camp Trail. From the Horse Camp Trailhead, walk north on Forest Road 1040 for 1/2 mile to the Cook and Green Trailhead.
Directions
To Lower Trailhead from Star Ranger Station:
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 Road 1040 and Forest Road 1050. Turn right on to Forest Road 1040 and continue for 3.5 miles to Cook and Green Trailhead sign. A parking area is located directly across from the trailhead.
To Cook and Green Pass from Star Ranger Station:
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 Road 1040 and Forest Road 1050. Turn left onto Forest Road 1050 and follow for 0.9 mile to the junction of Forest Road 1055 and follow to near milepost 10. The trail begins on the right (west side) of the pass, near the parking area.
