Difference between revisions of "Mule Creek South Trailhead"
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[[Image:Roguegraveth.JPG|thumb|400px|Parking area at trailhead. ''(Jerry Adams)'']] | [[Image:Roguegraveth.JPG|thumb|400px|Parking area at trailhead. ''(Jerry Adams)'']] | ||
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=== Hikes starting here === | === Hikes starting here === | ||
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From Portland, drive south on I-5. Beware of the passes between Roseburg and Grants Pass; it gets snowy some times in the winter. | From Portland, drive south on I-5. Beware of the passes between Roseburg and Grants Pass; it gets snowy some times in the winter. | ||
− | At exit 80, zero your odometer here, then follow the signs | + | At exit 80, zero your odometer here, then follow the signs southwest to Glendale. |
Mile 3: In Glendale, turn right on Douglas County Road #27/Reuben Road. Cross the bridge and turn left past the lumber mill. | Mile 3: In Glendale, turn right on Douglas County Road #27/Reuben Road. Cross the bridge and turn left past the lumber mill. | ||
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Mile 8: Pass Douglas County Road #321. | Mile 8: Pass Douglas County Road #321. | ||
− | Mile 16: At the Riffle Creek junction, go left on paved BLM Road #32-7-19.3; follow signs to Marial | + | Mile 16: At the Riffle Creek junction, go left on paved BLM Road #32-7-19.3; follow signs to Marial; the forest roads beyond here aren't well signed and can become confusing; an odometer reading is an important guide. |
Mile 24: At the junction with BLM Road 32-8-31 turn right and follow the paved road. | Mile 24: At the junction with BLM Road 32-8-31 turn right and follow the paved road. | ||
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=== Other information === | === Other information === | ||
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+ | Get a Powers and Gold Beach District Map from the U.S. Forest Service to help with navigating the forest roads in this area. | ||
=== Contributors === | === Contributors === | ||
* [[User:VanMarmot]] (creator) | * [[User:VanMarmot]] (creator) |
Revision as of 18:36, 24 June 2017
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 42.725893, -123.875141
- Elevation: 400 feet
- Driving time from Portland: 5.5 hours
Contents |
Hikes starting here
- Rogue River Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
Description
The trailhead is at the back of the Tucker Flat Campground near Marial and the Rogue River Ranch. There are campsites, picnic tables, two outhouses, and parking for 6-8 cars. Parking can be difficult on weekends or holidays during the summer season.
Driving Directions
From Portland, drive south on I-5. Beware of the passes between Roseburg and Grants Pass; it gets snowy some times in the winter.
At exit 80, zero your odometer here, then follow the signs southwest to Glendale.
Mile 3: In Glendale, turn right on Douglas County Road #27/Reuben Road. Cross the bridge and turn left past the lumber mill.
Mile 8: Pass Douglas County Road #321.
Mile 16: At the Riffle Creek junction, go left on paved BLM Road #32-7-19.3; follow signs to Marial; the forest roads beyond here aren't well signed and can become confusing; an odometer reading is an important guide.
Mile 24: At the junction with BLM Road 32-8-31 turn right and follow the paved road.
Mile 29: Road junction with BLM Road 32-8-9.2 on right; go left and continue on BLM Road 32-8-31.
Mile 30: Junction, turn left on BLM Road 32-9-14.2.
Mile 33: Marble Gap junction; continue ahead, pavement ends.
Mile 36: Fourmile Saddle junction; keep left and stay on gravel BLM Road 32-9-14.2.
Mile 45: Rogue River Ranch; follow signs to Tucker Flat Campground.
Fees and Regulations
- None
Other information
Get a Powers and Gold Beach District Map from the U.S. Forest Service to help with navigating the forest roads in this area.
Contributors
- User:VanMarmot (creator)