Lamb Saddle & Toothpick
A more ambitious excursion in the upper watershed trail network.
Plan this specific route
- Near
- Ashland
- Distance
- Build a longer route from map
- Effort
- Strenuous Editorial estimate
- Route type
- Trail network
What the walk involves
Build a longer upper-watershed trip from the city's map, identifying the Lamb Saddle and Toothpick connections and your exact return. The linked trails do not form an automatically short loop; assess total distance and climb before departure.
A more ambitious excursion in the upper watershed trail network.
What makes this trail distinct
This is a higher, more strenuous Ashland watershed choice. Check both city access information and forest notices for closures, changing road conditions and seasonal limitations.
Before you set out
Plan the junctions, elevation and return in advance; verify forest and city notices.
Use the City of Ashland trail information ↗ for the latest route map, trailhead access, permitted uses and notices. Conditions can change after our review; if a junction or sign disagrees with this guide, follow the current land-manager guidance.
Maps, descriptions and video
Start with the managing agency for access and rules. The additional descriptions and videos below offer another look at the area; they do not replace an official map.
Route and source details reviewed September 27, 2026. Mileage labels preserve the land manager's distinction between one-way segments, round trips, loops and full trail networks. Conditions and closures require a fresh check before travel.