State: Oregon
Location: Rogue River National Forest
Length, One-Way: 4 miles
Trail Type: Out and Back
Minimum Elevation: 1800 feet
Maximum Elevation: 4200 feet
Best Season: Year-Round
Difficulty: Difficult
Usage: Moderate
Trail Information
The Mule Mountain Trail offers a special opportunity to access the hillsides above the Applegate Valley and witness the seasonal changes in wildlife activity. It is a long distance hike winding up and around the arid ridges of the Oregon Siskiyous. In the spring time, dwarf star tulips, lilies, shooting stars, larkspurs and buttercups puncture the needle and leaf mat and adorn the grass floor.
There is no real trailhead on Upper Applegate Road. Parking is limited to a couple of wide spots in the road. The trail is marked by a trail sign mounted on a post by the gate.
The first 0.2 miles crosses private land. Respect private property by keeping gates closed and staying on the trail.
Directions
From the Star Ranger Station:
Travel south on Upper Applegate Road for 5.5 miles to the Mule Mountain Trail sign on the left side of the road.
