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Begin by stashing a bicycle near [[Kentucky Falls Trailhead]] or about [http://www.google.com/maps/place/43%C2%B055'16.3%22N+123%C2%B047'29.0%22W/@43.9212,-123.7914,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0 here] on road 919 if you'd like to avoid riding up hill. | Begin by stashing a bicycle near [[Kentucky Falls Trailhead]] or about [http://www.google.com/maps/place/43%C2%B055'16.3%22N+123%C2%B047'29.0%22W/@43.9212,-123.7914,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0 here] on road 919 if you'd like to avoid riding up hill. | ||
| + | After concealing a bike in the trees drive to [[North Fork Smith Trailhead]]. | ||
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| + | Follow the trail North through old growth forest with large Douglas Fir, Cedar and Big Leaf Maple. | ||
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| + | At 1.6 miles Smith River must be waded across due to bridge damage. A good crossing point is located about 100 yards downstream from the bridge. | ||
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| + | At 3 miles about 100 feet of trail immediately after the second major bridge has been washed out. The main section of the bridge points almost directly to the where the trail starts again. Hikers need to cross several small streams and a bit of mud before getting back to the trail. | ||
Revision as of 20:52, 11 March 2015
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- Start point: North Fork Smith Trailhead
- End Point: North Fork Smith Trailhead
- Trail Log:
- Hike Type: Loop
- Distance: 17 miles
- Elevation gain: 3200 feet
- High Point: 2450 feet
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Seasons: All year
- Family Friendly: Yes
- Backpackable: Yes
- Crowded: Only on the Kentucky Falls Trail section
Warning
- As of March 2015 the first major bridge (approximately 1.6 miles from North Fork Smith Trailhead) is damaged and unusable. When water levels are low the creek can be forded without much difficulty.
- The North side of the second major bridge (approximately 3.0 miles from North Fork Smith Trailhead) also sustained some storm damage. For .75 miles beyond the second major bridge the trail has not been maintained and is overgrown.
Description
8.5-10 miles of this hike is done on foot. The remaining distance is a return trip on bicycle.
Begin by stashing a bicycle near Kentucky Falls Trailhead or about here on road 919 if you'd like to avoid riding up hill.
After concealing a bike in the trees drive to North Fork Smith Trailhead.
Follow the trail North through old growth forest with large Douglas Fir, Cedar and Big Leaf Maple.
At 1.6 miles Smith River must be waded across due to bridge damage. A good crossing point is located about 100 yards downstream from the bridge.
At 3 miles about 100 feet of trail immediately after the second major bridge has been washed out. The main section of the bridge points almost directly to the where the trail starts again. Hikers need to cross several small streams and a bit of mud before getting back to the trail.
Fees, Regulations, etc.
- No fee
Maps
- Maps: Hike Finder
Trip Reports
- Search Trip Reports for North Fork Smith-Kentucky Falls Bike and Hike
Related Discussions / Q&A
- Search Trail Q&A for North Fork Smith-Kentucky Falls Bike and Hike
Guidebooks that cover this hike
- 100 Classic Hikes in Oregon: Oregon Coast, Columbia Gorge, Cascades, Eastern Oregon, Wallowas by Douglas Lorain
More Links
Forest Service, Trail #1376 Forest Service, Trail #1351
Page Contributors
- kaltbluter (creator)