2023 Map of Battle Ax

About this map

The Opal Creek Wilderness and Bull of the Woods Wilderness converge in this high-altitude landscape within the Mount Hood National Forest and Willamette National Forest. The map documents a dense network of forest trails that facilitate travel through the steep drainages of the Little North Santiam River and Opal Creek. A significant landmark is the Phantom Natural Bridge, located near the headwaters of Sardine Creek, while the Kopetski/Opal Creek Trl follows the water towards the celebrated Opal Pool. Higher elevations are marked by prominent peaks such as Silver King Mtn and Whetstone Mtn. The detailed mapping of various paths like the Whetstone Trl and Battle Ax Mountain Trl illustrates the intricate human access routes into this protected mountainous terrain.