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1. Susan Creek Falls: Located 29 miles east of Roseburg on
Highway 138, across from the Susan Creek Day-Use Area, this 3/4
mile trail leads to a misty 60 foot waterfall. Continuing another
1/2 mile leads to the pre-historic Indian Mounds Interpretive
Site. Moderate grade. Note: Watch out for the poison oak!
2. Fall Creek: The 1 mile trail (#1502) starts at Highway
138 at Fall Creek, about 6 miles west of Steamboat. A good walk
for families with kids and grandparents.
3. Mott: The 5.5 mile trail (#1414.12) starts at the south
side of the North Umpqua River at Wright Creek on Road #4711. The
trail follows the North Umpqua River and is part of the North
Umpqua Trail. Gentle grade.
4. Panther Trail: The 5.0 mile trail (#1414.20) starts at
the Steamboat Work Center with the trail head at Road #4714, and
meanders upriver. Moderate grade.
5. Illahee Flats: The 1.5 mile trail runs through Oak and
Fir flats then descends towards the North Umpqua River where it
meets the North Umpqua Trail. The trail begins at Road #4760-039
off Highway 138. Gentle to moderate grade.
6. Boulder Creek: The 10.6 mile trail (#1552) starts from
the end of Soda Springs Dam Road #4775-012. A combination of
ridgetop, sidehill and stream bottom trail locations and view of
Boulder Creek Gorge. Gentle to steep grade.
7. Toketee Falls: The 1/2 mile trail follows the North
Umpqua River as it cascades through a waterworn basalt channel.
Two benches offer a nice rest spot before reaching the platform
for viewing the picturesque double falls. Turn off Highway 138
onto Road #34, the west entrance to Toketee Ranger Station. Cross
the first bridge and turn left.
8. Watson Falls: The trail is nearly 1/2 mile up to the
majestic falls. Watson Falls is the third highest in Oregon with
a drop of 272 feet. Only falls in Southern Oregon with top 5 star
rating from the Waterfall Guide to the Pacific Northwest. Turn
off Highway 138 onto Road #37, just past the east entrance to
Toketee Ranger Station.
9. Bulldog Rock: The 5 mile trail (#1534) goes from Balm
Mountain Road #3810 at Bear Camp, down to the northerly terminus
of Pyramid Rock Road #3850-300. It passes through meadows, by
Bullpup Lake and Shelter. Gentle to steep grade.
10. Maidu Lake: The 6.8 mile segment of the North Umpqua
Trail (#1414), parallels the North Umpqua River until Dutch Oven
Camp. Access to Lucille Lake and the Pacific Crest Scenic Trail.
Off Highway 138 on Road #6000-958.
11. Tolo Creek: The 5 mile trail (#1466) follows Tolo
Creek, crossing several streams. Dutch Oven Camp, mile point #2
on Maidu Lake Trail serves as the trail head. Gentle to moderate
grade.
12. Howlock Mountains: The 7 mile trail (#1448) begins at
Diamond Lake Horse Corrals. Connects Diamond Lake to Pacific
Crest National Scenic Trail with access to Thielsen Creek Trail.
Gentle to moderate grade.
13. Thielsen Creek: A 2.1 mile trail (#1449) The trail
head is 3.5 miles on the Howlock Trail. Steady, uphill climb
through hemlock and pumice flats for view of north face of Mt.
Thielsen. Moderate to steep grade.
14. Mt. Bailey: A 5 mile trail (#1451). From the south
shore of Diamond Lake take Road #4795 to Road #4795-300 to the
trail head. Ascends mountain from the west side of Diamond Lake
all the way to the summit. Gentle to steep grade.
15. Silent Creek: The 1.4 mile trail (#1479) begins near
south end of Diamond Lake and west end of Teal Lake Trail, Road
#4795, where Silent Creek flows through boggy meadows. Gentle
grade.
16. Rodley Butte: The 7 mile trail (#1452) of which the
first 3 miles are maintained, can be reached by Lake Creek on
Road #4795 or Road #4796-600. Trail swings around north side of
Rodley Butte and Northern flanks of Mt. Bailey. Gentle to steep
grade.
17. Mt. Thielsen: The 3.5 mile trail (#1456) begins 1.5
miles north of the Highway 138/230 Junction, near Diamond Lake.
The trail head is located along the east side of Highway 138.
Connects Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and ascends to
summit. Caution is advised the last 200 feet. Gentle to steep
grade.
18. Rogue-Umpqua Divide: The 31.4 mile trail begins on
Road #3703 near Three Lakes Camp. The trail passes Clear Creek
Camp and terminates near Abbott Butte. Gentle to steep grade.
19. Fish Lake: The 8 mile trail (#1570) is located about
28 miles from Tiller on Road #2840. Trail follows along Fish
Creek Lake and offers fishing and camping. Moderate grade.
20. Cougar Butte: The 5.7 mile trail (#1432) begins 25
miles from Tiller on Road #30. The high country trail offers view
of the Jackson Creek drainage and Northern California. Moderate
grade.
21. Wolf Creek Falls: A 1 mile walk from Wolf Creek
footbridge at Wolf Creek Job Corps. Turn off Highway 138 at Glide
and follow Little River Road #17 to Wolf Creek trail head.
Moderate grade.
22. Grotto Falls: Trail #1503 is a spectacular 1/3 mile
high. A cave lets you walk behind the falls. Trail is reached by
driving up Taft Mountain Road #2703-150 off Highway 17. At Emile
Creek Road drive 2 miles to Emile Creek.
23. Overhand: The 1/2 mile hike takes you along Little
River. Trail is noted for Maiden Hair Fern and river overhang.
Take Highway 17 turnoff at Glide. Trail begins at White Creek.
24. Lake in the Woods: Take Highway 17 turnoff at Glide.
Follow to Lake in the Woods Recreation area. Hemlock Falls Trail
is 3/4 mile hike to falls. Yakso Falls Trail, 3/4 mile long, ends
at Little River Falls.
25. Twin Lakes: The 2.5 mile trail (#1500 and #1521), has
two overnight shelters. Off Road #4770. Gentle grade.
26. Snow Bird Shelter: The 3.7 mile trail (#1517) has a
shelter and water for overnighters. Take National Forest Service
Route #27 to road #2715-100. Moderate grade.
27. Yellow Jacket Loop: The 5.5 mile trail (#1522) starts
at Hemlock Lake campground on National Forest Route #27. Hike to
Cavitt Mountain.
28. Shadow Falls Trail: A 1 mile hike. Rain type forest
ends at 90ft waterfall. Take Road #25 following Cavitt Creek to
Shadow Falls. Moderate grade.
