Wagner Butte Trail Running

Wagner Butte is the most challenging, remote and arguably the most beautiful running trail here on Insight to Ashland. The entire run is 10.4 miles with a 2200 elevation gain, and passes through old-growth forest and meadows that provide outstanding views of the surrounding countryside.

At the top of the trail are views in all directions and a clear view to Ashland. Other highlights of Wagner Butte include views of Mt. Shasta, Mt. McLoughlin, Grizzly Peak, Mt. Ashland, Medford and the Table Rocks, and some superb views of the Siskiyou Mountains.

Difficulty Level: Challenging

Directions: From downtown Ashland, head northwest on Lithia Way. Just out of downtown, Lithia Way turns into OR-99/N Main St. Follow OR-99 for about 4.5 miles where you’ll turn left onto Rapp Rd. Rapp Rd. follow a couple of sharp curves where it then becomes Wagner Creek Rd. Travel south on Wagner Creek Rd., and veer left at a junction after milepost 7. Continue for 2 miles to a fork and stay left. Continue another 2 miles, at which point you’ll see a parking lot on the right side of the road. You’ll need to cross the road to find the trailhead.

Outdoor Recreation Safety Note: Please be sure to read our safety note on our Outdoor Recreation home page.