The Willow Creek Canyon TRACK Trail is an easy 1 mile out-and-back hike along Willow Creek.
Along the way you will discover the power of water to shape the landscape. The high walls of the canyon were carved by Willow Creek over thousands of years. The trail continues all the way to Lake Simtustus, 6.2 miles away.
Track an adventure here
Location Details
Recreational Features: Birding
Amenities:
ADA Compliant: No
Seasonality: Open all year
Adventures for Willow Creek Canyon
Hiking
Birds of Oregon's High Desert
Difficulty:
Moderate
Trail length:
1.00
Over 500 different bird species live in or visit the state of Oregon. Use this brochure to discover how you can identify birds with clues such as location, behavior, size, shape and field marks.
Hiking
Pájaros en el Desierto Alto de Oregón
Difficulty:
Easy
Trail length:
1.00
Más de 500 especies de pájaros diferentes viven o visitan el estado de Oregón. Usa este folleto para descubrir cómo puedes identificar los pájaros usando pistas como su ubicación, comportamiento, tamaño, forma y marcas físicas.
Hiking
Tracks and Traces Central Oregon
Difficulty:
Easy
Trail length:
1.00
No animal can pass through an area without leaving traces. As you walk down the trail, use this brochure to discover the types of tracks and traces animals leave behind.
Hiking
Huellas y Rastros
Difficulty:
Easy
Trail length:
1.00
No hay un animal que pase por aquí sin dejar un rastro. Cuando camines por el sendero, usa este folleto para descubrir los tipos de huellas y rastros que los animales dejan atrás.
Hiking
Explore Your Senses in Central Oregon
Difficulty:
Easy
Trail length:
1.00
Just like the animals that live in the high desert, people can use their senses to learn about their environment. Humans have five major senses that we depend on – sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste. Use your senses to discover what this forest is like for the plants and animals that live here.
Directions
200-286 SW C St
Madras, OR 97741
Latitude: 44.635629000000
Longitude: -121.138541000000
Longitude: -121.138541000000
Partners
This TRACK Trail was made possible through a collaboration with Children's Forest of Central Oregon and the Central Oregon Health Council.