Charlie Buck/Baldy Peak Trailhead
From Oregon Hikers Field Guide
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 42.27228, -122.60624
- Elevation: 5,200 feet
- Driving time from Portland: 5.5 hours
Hikes starting here
Mule Mountain Loop
Driving Directions
From I-5, take Exit 30 at Medford, then west on Hwy 230 through Jacksonville to the small community of Ruch. Turn south on Applegate Road for 12.2 miles. The trailhead (with sign) is on the left (east) side of the road at Mile 12.1 and there is parking for 4-5 cars on the right (west) shoulder of the road at Mile 12.2. There is a small USFS sign just off the east side of the road marking the start of Trail #919. The first 0.3 miles of trail cross private property, so please don't leave the trail in this stretch. You quickly come to the forest boundary, where you will see the sign shown in the photo here.