Pearsoll Peak Lo

Inside the Kalmiopsis Wilderness (National Wilderness Preservation System). Wilderness regulations apply; check the official page for permit requirements and current rules.

From Grants pass take the Redwood highway (Hwy 199) to Selma. In the town of Selma turn right at the yellow blinking light and take the small one lane road (Illinois river road) about 11 miles along the Illinois River to FS road 087. FS road 087 which drops down a fairly steep dirt road to the Illinois River, cross a low water bridge. Across the parking area with the vault toilet, you will continue on the 087 for about 4.5 miles up to Chetco Pass (this section of road requires a high clearance vehicle, and the gate is only open from June 1-Sept 30). Here you will not be able to go any further on vehicle. It is a 2.7 mile hike to the lookout along FSR 1124 and Trail 1125.