On November 6, 2026 the Forest Service made the Grasshopper Fire closure smaller. Forest Service lands, roads and trails still inside it, east of Mt. Hood, stay closed to protect visitors, firefighters and natural resources. In effect through December 31, 2027.
Read the official closure orderBeside the Badger Creek Wilderness in the Barlow Ranger District of Mt. Hood National Forest, Little Badger Trailhead is a small trailhead and the access point for Little Badger Trail #469.
The parking area has room for 8 vehicles. There is no drinking water here, and restroom details are not listed, so bring all the water you’ll need and plan stops before you arrive. With services this limited, it pays to carry a map and snacks and to let someone know your route before heading out.
From the Forest Service
Rules and restrictions
Wilderness restrictions apply in Badger Creek Wilderness.
Ranger office
Barlow Ranger District
- Phone
- 541-467-5100
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed 12 to 1 for lunch. (Closed on federal holidays)
