DETROIT TO GOVERNMENT CAMP – 92.5 miles

North of Detroit is another area that has been impacted by recent wildfires. In 2021, the Bull Complex Fire burned a large portion of Willamette National Forest and the ORBDR, as originally designed, had to be adjusted due to road closures. The route now ascends the Breitenbush River Valley on FS-46, then meanders on forest roads eastward toward Olallie Lake. The lake is accessed via an out-and-back on FS-4220, but there is a more direct, harder route for those who are comfortable with steep rocky and rutted roads. There’s a small store on the shore of this scenic lake which has food and supplies in the summer months (no fuel there). Olallie Lake also offers excellent camping and has cabins available. After Olallie, the route becomes a navigational challenge, so you’ll want to pay close attention to the GPS tracks as intersections are easily missed. Near the end of Section 6 the route passes by both Timothy Lake and Clear Lake which are excellent places to visit. The final miles are on Highway 26 and end at the town of Government Camp which has a fine selection of lodging, restaurants, and pubs.