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− | ===Southern | + | * [[#Southern_River_Valleys|Southern River Valleys]] |
+ | * [[#Siskiyous|Siskiyous]] | ||
+ | * [[#Southern_Cascades|Southern Cascades]] | ||
+ | * [[#Klamath_Basin|Klamath Basin]] | ||
+ | * [[#Northern_California|Northern California]]</b> | ||
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+ | ===Southern River Valleys=== | ||
{{GuideArea}} | {{GuideArea}} | ||
+ | {{GuideSub|Umpqua Valley}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|North Bank Ranch Loop Hike|10.0|2225|Loop in a deer refuge using ranch roads through ridges and open meadows}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|South Umpqua Riverfront Hike|5.2|130|Hike the trail system on the north bank of the South Umpqua River in Roseburg}} | ||
+ | {{GuideSubEnd}} | ||
+ | {{GuideSub|Lower Applegate River Area}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Cathedral Hills Loop Hike|3.8|425|Hike a network of trails in hills just south of Grants Pass}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Fish Hatchery Park Loop Hike|1.5|140|Follow a numbered nature trail in this county park on the Applegate River}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Bolt Mountain Hike|6.6|1280|Hike up Jeffrey pine and madrone slopes to a summit above the Applegate}} | ||
+ | {{GuideSubEnd}} | ||
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+ | {{GuideSub|Rogue River/Bear Creek Valleys}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Rogue River Greenway Hike|7.1|25|Follow trails along the Rogue River in Valley of the Rogue State Park}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Lower Table Rock Hike|4.9|800|Get beautiful views to the Rogue River and Cascades from a scabland plateau}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Upper Table Rock Loop Hike|3.5|730|Hike up to an andesite plateau with vernal pools and expansive views}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Roxy Ann Peak Loop Hike|3.5|730|Loop up to a viewpoint in Medford's wonderful Prescott Park}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Lithia Park Loop Hike|3.1|345|Loop up and down Ashland Creek in Ashland's signature park}} | ||
+ | {{GuideSubEnd}} | ||
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+ | {{GuideSub|Jacksonville}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Beekman Woods Loop Hike|1.8|375|From a historic house, hike up through a madrone/oak woodland}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Jacksonville Woodlands Loop Hike|4.1|410|Loop up to a woodland viewpoint and then explore historic Jacksonville}} | ||
+ | {{GuideSubEnd}} | ||
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+ | ===Siskiyous=== | ||
+ | {{GuideArea}} | ||
+ | {{GuideSub|Wild Rogue Wilderness}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Mount Bolivar Hike|2.8|1160|Short, steep wilderness hike to a former lookout site with views}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineD|Rogue River Hike|39.8|3080|Classic backpack along the Rogue River that can be done early in the year; watch the river rafters}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineD|Wild Rogue Loop Hike|29.2|3700|An amazing loop through the Wild Rogue Wilderness; Hanging Rock; old-growth forests; Rogue River}} | ||
+ | {{GuideSubEnd}} | ||
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+ | {{GuideSub|Kalmiopsis Wilderness}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Pearsoll Peak Hike|5.4|1400|Hike to a lookout on the highest peak in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Babyfoot Lake Hike|2.4|360|Hike to a pretty little lake in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineD|Illinois River Hike|29.8|4620|A unique hike above the Illinois River in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness; shorter options are available}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Vulcan Peak Hike|2.6|935|Hike to an old lookout site with sweeping views of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Vulcan Lake Loop Hike|3.9|890|Hike to two mountain lakes and use an unmaintained trail to reach the Gardner Mine}} | ||
+ | {{GuideSubEnd}} | ||
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+ | {{GuideSub|Siskiyou Mountains}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Wagner Butte Hike|10.4|2200|Easy access from I-5; spectacular views summer and winter; winter/snow hiking possibilities}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Gin Lin Loop Hike|0.8|195|Interpretive loop around a 19th century Chinese mining operation}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineD|Mule Mountain Loop Hike|11.9|4010|Challenging loop with views from Baldy Peak, lots of wildflowers, and brushy creekside hiking}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Acorn Woman Peak Hike|10.7|1800|Views from Acorn Woman Peak; spring wildflowers; visit an historic lookout}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Da-Ku-Be-Te-De Trail Hike|8.5|350|Fairly level hike along the northwest shore of Applegate Lake}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Bigfoot Trap Hike|1.8|365|Hike up Grouse Creek to a genuine Sasquatch trap!}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Collings Mountain Loop Hike|10.9|1780|Loop over a Siskiyou peak and return along the shore of Applegate Lake}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Kerby Peak Hike|6.8|2600|Panoramic views from the summit; spring wildflowers; historic lookout site; Brewer's spruce}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|West Fork Illinois River Loop Hike|3.8|680|Loop hike through mixed forest in the Illinois River Forks State Park}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Rough and Ready Flat Hike|0.6|20|Universal access trail at a botanical wayside}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Windy Valley Hike|3.8|610|Hike through the Chetco Bar Burn to a beautiful meadow in a lush valley}} | ||
+ | {{GuideSubEnd}} | ||
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+ | {{GuideSub|Oregon Caves National Monument}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Oregon Caves Loop Hike|1.2|300|Guided tour through underground marble chambers with many formations}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Big Tree Loop Hike|3.7|1380|Loop through different Siskiyou vegetation zones to Oregon's biggest Douglas-fir}} | ||
+ | {{GuideSubEnd}} | ||
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+ | {{GuideSub|Red Buttes Wilderness Area (Oregon)}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Bolan Mountain Hike|4.0|945|Loop around Bolan Lake and then hike up to the Bolan Mountain Lookout}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Tanner Lakes Loop Hike|8.3|1880|Loop hike (with a little off-trail) to two lakes and a mountain with views}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Swan Mountain Hike|7.2|1800|Views; historic structure; small lake; summit}} | ||
+ | {{GuideSubEnd}} | ||
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+ | ===Southern Cascades=== | ||
+ | {{GuideArea}} | ||
{{GuideSub|North Umpqua River}} | {{GuideSub|North Umpqua River}} | ||
{{GuideLineE|Susan Creek Falls Hike|1.6|105|Short hike off Highway 138 to a forest waterfall}} | {{GuideLineE|Susan Creek Falls Hike|1.6|105|Short hike off Highway 138 to a forest waterfall}} | ||
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{{GuideLineM|Zane Grey Campsite Hike|7.5|355|Hike the Mott Segment of the North Umpqua Trail to the mouth of Fisher Creek}} | {{GuideLineM|Zane Grey Campsite Hike|7.5|355|Hike the Mott Segment of the North Umpqua Trail to the mouth of Fisher Creek}} | ||
{{GuideLineM|Pine Bench Hike|5.8|1280|Hike to a wide old-growth bench and canyon viewpoint in the Boulder Creek Wilderness}} | {{GuideLineM|Pine Bench Hike|5.8|1280|Hike to a wide old-growth bench and canyon viewpoint in the Boulder Creek Wilderness}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Toketee Falls Hike|0.8|120|Picturesque waterfall that plunges into an amphitheater of columnar basalt}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Watson Falls Loop Hike|0.8|360|Short loop hike past old-growth trees to a tall waterfall}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Lemolo Falls via North Umpqua Trail Hike|3.5|450|Hike a scenic stretch of the North Umpqua to the river's highest waterfall}} | ||
+ | {{GuideSubEnd}} | ||
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+ | {{GuideSub|Mount Thielsen Wilderness}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Tipsoo Peak Hike|6.2|1505|Gradual hike to a cinder cone on the Cascade crest}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineD|Mount Thielsen Hike|9.4|3780|Follow a climber's trail to high on Mt. Thielsen; steep 80-foot scramble to the summit}} | ||
+ | {{GuideSubEnd}} | ||
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+ | {{GuideSub|Diamond Lake Area}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Diamond Lake Loop Hike|10.8|195|Walk a paved, mostly level trail around sparkling Diamond Lake}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Horse and Teal Lakes Hike|2.6|20|Visit two little tarns on the south shore of Diamond Lake}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Silent Creek Hike|2.0|85|Lovely stroll along a winding subalpine creek}} | ||
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{{GuideLineE|The Watchman Hike|1.6|420|Short hike with switchbacks to one of the best views over Crater Lake}} | {{GuideLineE|The Watchman Hike|1.6|420|Short hike with switchbacks to one of the best views over Crater Lake}} | ||
{{GuideLineM|Garfield Peak Hike|3.5|1115|Stunning hike along the rugged rim of Crater Lake to an 8,000 foot viewpoint}} | {{GuideLineM|Garfield Peak Hike|3.5|1115|Stunning hike along the rugged rim of Crater Lake to an 8,000 foot viewpoint}} | ||
− | {{GuideLineM|Union Peak Hike| | + | {{GuideLineM|Union Peak Hike|9.6|1600|Huge views from Thielsen to Shasta; oldest mountain in the park; no crowds; no entrance fee}} |
{{GuideLineE|The Pinnacles Hike|1.2|60|View colorful spires on a short hike along the rim of Wheeler Creek Canyon}} | {{GuideLineE|The Pinnacles Hike|1.2|60|View colorful spires on a short hike along the rim of Wheeler Creek Canyon}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Mount Scott Hike|4.4|1275|View-filled hike on the highest peak in Crater Lake National Park}} | ||
{{GuideSubEnd}} | {{GuideSubEnd}} | ||
− | {{GuideSub| | + | {{GuideSub|Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness}} |
− | {{ | + | {{GuideLineD|Rocky Ridge-Fish Lake Loop Hike|12.6|1900|Big views; lake; wildflower meadows}} |
+ | {{GuideLineM|Grasshopper Mountain Hike|7.3|2075|Hike past two mountain lakes to a former lookout site}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Abbott Butte Hike|7.0|1500|Big views; historic lookout tower; wildflower meadows}} | ||
{{GuideSubEnd}} | {{GuideSubEnd}} | ||
− | {{GuideSub|Rogue | + | {{GuideSub|Upper Rogue River}} |
− | {{ | + | {{GuidelineM|Upper Rogue River Hikes|47.1|1985|Seven section hikes along the Upper Rogue; waterfalls; old growth; rapids; pumice cliffs}} |
− | {{ | + | {{GuidelineM|Muir Creek Hike|5.5|270|Level hike with old growth above a meandering creek and wetland}} |
+ | {{GuidelineE|National Creek Falls Hike|0.8|210|Short hike to a waterfall that has an impressive flow all year}} | ||
+ | {{GuidelineE|Pearsoney Falls Hike|1.2|165|Short walk to a lovely little falls on Mill Creek}} | ||
+ | {{GuidelineE|Mill Creek Falls Hike|1.4|325|View tall waterfalls as well as a spectacular cascade on the Rogue River itself}} | ||
+ | {{GuidelineE|Blue Grotto Hike|4.9|380|Hike along Lost Creek Lake to a colorful rhyolite box canyon}} | ||
{{GuideSubEnd}} | {{GuideSubEnd}} | ||
− | {{GuideSub|Sky Lakes Wilderness}} | + | {{GuideSub|Sky Lakes Wilderness Area}} |
+ | {{GuideLineD|Stuart Falls Hike|8.9|1495|Unmaintained trail through burn zones passing several waterfalls}} | ||
{{GuideLineD|Rogue Wolf Loop Hike|27.8|4400|Middle Fork Rogue River; PCT; lakes; solitude}} | {{GuideLineD|Rogue Wolf Loop Hike|27.8|4400|Middle Fork Rogue River; PCT; lakes; solitude}} | ||
− | {{ | + | {{GuideLineD|Devils Peak Loop Hike|13.7|3100|Easy scramble to a prominent summit; big views; lakes}} |
− | {{GuideLineM|Judge Waldo Tree Hike|14.5|1500|Lots of lakes; visit a unique piece of Oregon's history}} | + | {{GuideLineM|Judge Waldo Tree Loop Hike|14.5|1500|Lots of lakes; visit a unique piece of Oregon's history}} |
+ | {{GuideLineE|Fish Lake Hike|6.6|155|Hike the north shore of a reservoir near the Cascade Divide}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineD|Mount McLoughlin Hike|9.6|3920|Steep hike to the summit of the highest peak in the southern Oregon Cascades}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineD|Fourmile Lake Loop Hike|17.0|1500|Lots of lakes; good camping and fishing; Judge Waldo Tree}} | ||
{{GuideLineM|Sky Lakes Loop Hike|14.7|1600|Lots of lakes; some views from the PCT}} | {{GuideLineM|Sky Lakes Loop Hike|14.7|1600|Lots of lakes; some views from the PCT}} | ||
− | {{ | + | {{GuideLineE|Puck Lake Hike|5.3|615|Short hike into a serene wilderness lake}} |
{{GuideSubEnd}} | {{GuideSubEnd}} | ||
− | {{GuideSub| | + | {{GuideSub|Mountain Lakes Wilderness}} |
− | {{GuideLineM| | + | {{GuideLineM|Aspen Butte Hike|10.3|2580|High point of the wilderness; big views; lakes}} |
− | {{GuideLineM| | + | {{GuideLineM|Lake Harriette Hike|12.2|1790|Day hike or backpack to the biggest lake in the wilderness}} |
− | {{GuideLineD| | + | {{GuideLineD|Mountain Lakes via Varney Creek Hike|16.8|2870|Hike up a creek to join the loop around the Mountain Lakes Basin}} |
{{GuideSubEnd}} | {{GuideSubEnd}} | ||
− | + | {{GuideSub|Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument}} | |
− | {{ | + | {{GuideLineM|Grizzly Peak Hike|5.1|840|Early summer wildflowers and spectacular views}} |
− | + | {{GuideLineM|Pilot Rock Hike|2.8|1010|Short steep hike with some fantastic views}} | |
− | + | {{GuideLineD|Lone Pilot Loop Hike|17.8|2900|Access to the interior of the Soda Mountain Wilderness; wildflowers; early season hiking}} | |
− | {{ | + | {{GuideLineE|Green Springs Mountain Loop Hike|2.9|340|Easy loop using the PCT, with views and wildflowers}} |
− | {{GuideLineE| | + | {{GuideLineE|Hobart Bluff Hike|2.4|360|Short hike along the PCT to a rocky viewpoint}} |
+ | {{GuideLineM|Soda Mountain Loop Hike|6.4|1090|Hike the PCT to Little Pilot Peak and then loop up to Soda Mountain}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Boccard Point via the PCT Hike|10.1|1530|Introduction to the Soda Mountain Wilderness; views; wildflowers}} | ||
{{GuideSubEnd}} | {{GuideSubEnd}} | ||
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− | {{GuideLineM| | + | ===Klamath Basin=== |
− | {{ | + | {{GuideArea}} |
− | {{ | + | {{GuideSub|Eastern Cascades}} |
+ | {{GuideLineM|Yamsay Mountain Hike|6.8|1600|Follow the old lookout road to the highest peak in the eastern arc of the Cascades}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Hager Mountain Hike|7.4|2025|Hike through ponderosa woods and high meadows to a lookout with great views}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Winter Ridge Hike|9.9|535|Enjoy ponderosa/sagebrush parklands on a rim 3,000 feet above Summer Lake}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineM|Gearhart Mountain Hike|12.2|2520|The trail passes weathered rock formations to reach a viewpoint and lush mountain meadows}} | ||
{{GuideSubEnd}} | {{GuideSubEnd}} | ||
− | {{GuideSub| | + | {{GuideSub|Williamson River}} |
− | {{GuideLineE| | + | {{GuideLineE|Collier State Park Loop Hike|4.1|115|Visit a logging museum and walk along the Williamson River and Spring Creek}} |
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{{GuideSubEnd}} | {{GuideSubEnd}} | ||
− | {{GuideSub| | + | {{GuideSub|Sprague River}} |
− | {{GuideLineM| | + | {{GuideLineM|Devils Garden from Switchback Hill Loop Hike|4.4|320|From the OC & E Woods Line State Trail, go cross-country to explore an ancient volcano}} |
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{{GuideSubEnd}} | {{GuideSubEnd}} | ||
− | {{GuideSub| | + | {{GuideSub|Klamath Falls}} |
− | + | {{GuideLineE|Moore Park Nature Trail Loop Hike|1.1|155|Loop through ponderosa parkland with views of Upper Klamath Lake}} | |
− | {{GuideLineE| | + | {{GuideLineE|Link River Hike|3.4|85|Level hike with lots of bird life along a canal and tumbling river}} |
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{{GuideSubEnd}} | {{GuideSubEnd}} | ||
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===Northern California=== | ===Northern California=== | ||
{{GuideArea}} | {{GuideArea}} | ||
− | + | {{GuideSub|Red Buttes Wilderness Area (California)}} | |
− | {{GuideSub|Red Buttes Wilderness ( | + | {{GuideLineD|Azalea Lake via Steve Fork Hike|12.9|2400|Views; charming lake; good camping}} |
− | {{ | + | {{GuideLineD|Cook and Green Loop Hike|15.8|3500|Expansive views; pretty lake; PCT}} |
− | {{GuideLineD|Cook and Green Loop Hike|15. | + | |
{{GuideLineM|Swan Mountain Hike|7.2|1800|Views; historic structure; small lake; summit}} | {{GuideLineM|Swan Mountain Hike|7.2|1800|Views; historic structure; small lake; summit}} | ||
{{GuideSubEnd}} | {{GuideSubEnd}} | ||
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{{GuideSub|Marble Mountain Wilderness}} | {{GuideSub|Marble Mountain Wilderness}} | ||
− | {{GuideLineM|Marble Valley Hike| | + | {{GuideLineM|Marble Valley Hike|12.6|2400|Hike to high meadows and views of a marble ridge}} |
− | {{GuideLineM|Campbell Lake Hike| | + | {{GuideLineM|Campbell Lake Loop Hike|9.7|1480|Wilderness hike to a mountain lake, with options to visit more lakes}} |
+ | {{GuideSubEnd}} | ||
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+ | {{GuideSub|Mount Shasta}} | ||
+ | {{GuideLineE|Bunny Flat to Old Ski Bowl Hike|4.9|900|Hike through red fir forest along the south slope of Mt. Shasta}} | ||
{{GuideSubEnd}} | {{GuideSubEnd}} | ||
{{GuideSub|Trinity Alps Wilderness}} | {{GuideSub|Trinity Alps Wilderness}} | ||
− | {{GuideLineD| | + | {{GuideLineD|Granite Lake-Horseshoe Lake Loop Hike|27.1|7000|Hike to high alpine lakes in granite cirques}} |
− | {{GuideLineD| | + | {{GuideLineD|Long Canyon to Emerald Lake Hike|34.6|8000|An out and back hike using three creek valleys to visit lakes and alpine passes}} |
− | {{GuideLineM|Trail Gulch Loop Hike| | + | {{GuideLineM|Trail Gulch Loop Hike|9.4|2300|Uncrowded access to the northern Trinity Alps; pretty lakes in a subalpine setting}} |
− | {{GuideLineM|East Boulder Lake Loop Hike| | + | {{GuideLineM|East Boulder Lake Loop Hike|9.7|1960|Uncrowded access to the northern Trinity Alps; PCT; views; pretty lakes in a subalpine setting}} |
{{GuideSubEnd}} | {{GuideSubEnd}} |
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Southern River Valleys
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Umpqua Valley | |||||
North Bank Ranch Loop Hike | Moderate | 10.0 | 2225 | Loop in a deer refuge using ranch roads through ridges and open meadows | |
South Umpqua Riverfront Hike | Easy | 5.2 | 130 | Hike the trail system on the north bank of the South Umpqua River in Roseburg |
Lower Applegate River Area | |||||
Cathedral Hills Loop Hike | Easy | 3.8 | 425 | Hike a network of trails in hills just south of Grants Pass | |
Fish Hatchery Park Loop Hike | Easy | 1.5 | 140 | Follow a numbered nature trail in this county park on the Applegate River | |
Bolt Mountain Hike | Moderate | 6.6 | 1280 | Hike up Jeffrey pine and madrone slopes to a summit above the Applegate |
Rogue River/Bear Creek Valleys | |||||
Rogue River Greenway Hike | Easy | 7.1 | 25 | Follow trails along the Rogue River in Valley of the Rogue State Park | |
Lower Table Rock Hike | Easy | 4.9 | 800 | Get beautiful views to the Rogue River and Cascades from a scabland plateau | |
Upper Table Rock Loop Hike | Easy | 3.5 | 730 | Hike up to an andesite plateau with vernal pools and expansive views | |
Roxy Ann Peak Loop Hike | Moderate | 3.5 | 730 | Loop up to a viewpoint in Medford's wonderful Prescott Park | |
Lithia Park Loop Hike | Easy | 3.1 | 345 | Loop up and down Ashland Creek in Ashland's signature park |
Jacksonville | |||||
Beekman Woods Loop Hike | Easy | 1.8 | 375 | From a historic house, hike up through a madrone/oak woodland | |
Jacksonville Woodlands Loop Hike | Easy | 4.1 | 410 | Loop up to a woodland viewpoint and then explore historic Jacksonville |
Siskiyous
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Wild Rogue Wilderness | |||||
Mount Bolivar Hike | Moderate | 2.8 | 1160 | Short, steep wilderness hike to a former lookout site with views | |
Rogue River Hike | Difficult | 39.8 | 3080 | Classic backpack along the Rogue River that can be done early in the year; watch the river rafters | |
Wild Rogue Loop Hike | Difficult | 29.2 | 3700 | An amazing loop through the Wild Rogue Wilderness; Hanging Rock; old-growth forests; Rogue River |
Kalmiopsis Wilderness | |||||
Pearsoll Peak Hike | Moderate | 5.4 | 1400 | Hike to a lookout on the highest peak in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness | |
Babyfoot Lake Hike | Easy | 2.4 | 360 | Hike to a pretty little lake in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness | |
Illinois River Hike | Difficult | 29.8 | 4620 | A unique hike above the Illinois River in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness; shorter options are available | |
Vulcan Peak Hike | Moderate | 2.6 | 935 | Hike to an old lookout site with sweeping views of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness | |
Vulcan Lake Loop Hike | Moderate | 3.9 | 890 | Hike to two mountain lakes and use an unmaintained trail to reach the Gardner Mine |
Siskiyou Mountains | |||||
Wagner Butte Hike | Moderate | 10.4 | 2200 | Easy access from I-5; spectacular views summer and winter; winter/snow hiking possibilities | |
Gin Lin Loop Hike | Easy | 0.8 | 195 | Interpretive loop around a 19th century Chinese mining operation | |
Mule Mountain Loop Hike | Difficult | 11.9 | 4010 | Challenging loop with views from Baldy Peak, lots of wildflowers, and brushy creekside hiking | |
Acorn Woman Peak Hike | Moderate | 10.7 | 1800 | Views from Acorn Woman Peak; spring wildflowers; visit an historic lookout | |
Da-Ku-Be-Te-De Trail Hike | Moderate | 8.5 | 350 | Fairly level hike along the northwest shore of Applegate Lake | |
Bigfoot Trap Hike | Easy | 1.8 | 365 | Hike up Grouse Creek to a genuine Sasquatch trap! | |
Collings Mountain Loop Hike | Moderate | 10.9 | 1780 | Loop over a Siskiyou peak and return along the shore of Applegate Lake | |
Kerby Peak Hike | Moderate | 6.8 | 2600 | Panoramic views from the summit; spring wildflowers; historic lookout site; Brewer's spruce | |
West Fork Illinois River Loop Hike | Easy | 3.8 | 680 | Loop hike through mixed forest in the Illinois River Forks State Park | |
Rough and Ready Flat Hike | Easy | 0.6 | 20 | Universal access trail at a botanical wayside | |
Windy Valley Hike | Moderate | 3.8 | 610 | Hike through the Chetco Bar Burn to a beautiful meadow in a lush valley |
Oregon Caves National Monument | |||||
Oregon Caves Loop Hike | Easy | 1.2 | 300 | Guided tour through underground marble chambers with many formations | |
Big Tree Loop Hike | Moderate | 3.7 | 1380 | Loop through different Siskiyou vegetation zones to Oregon's biggest Douglas-fir |
Red Buttes Wilderness Area (Oregon) | |||||
Bolan Mountain Hike | Moderate | 4.0 | 945 | Loop around Bolan Lake and then hike up to the Bolan Mountain Lookout | |
Tanner Lakes Loop Hike | Moderate | 8.3 | 1880 | Loop hike (with a little off-trail) to two lakes and a mountain with views | |
Swan Mountain Hike | Moderate | 7.2 | 1800 | Views; historic structure; small lake; summit |
Southern Cascades
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
North Umpqua River | |||||
Susan Creek Falls Hike | Easy | 1.6 | 105 | Short hike off Highway 138 to a forest waterfall | |
Fall Creek Falls Hike | Easy | 2.2 | 380 | Hike up through a mossy, bouldery old growth forest to view a three-tiered waterfall | |
McDonald Homestead Hike | Moderate | 5.0 | 995 | Explore old growth on the North Umpqua River; then hike up to the remains of a small cabin | |
Zane Grey Campsite Hike | Moderate | 7.5 | 355 | Hike the Mott Segment of the North Umpqua Trail to the mouth of Fisher Creek | |
Pine Bench Hike | Moderate | 5.8 | 1280 | Hike to a wide old-growth bench and canyon viewpoint in the Boulder Creek Wilderness | |
Toketee Falls Hike | Easy | 0.8 | 120 | Picturesque waterfall that plunges into an amphitheater of columnar basalt | |
Watson Falls Loop Hike | Easy | 0.8 | 360 | Short loop hike past old-growth trees to a tall waterfall | |
Lemolo Falls via North Umpqua Trail Hike | Easy | 3.5 | 450 | Hike a scenic stretch of the North Umpqua to the river's highest waterfall |
Mount Thielsen Wilderness | |||||
Tipsoo Peak Hike | Moderate | 6.2 | 1505 | Gradual hike to a cinder cone on the Cascade crest | |
Mount Thielsen Hike | Difficult | 9.4 | 3780 | Follow a climber's trail to high on Mt. Thielsen; steep 80-foot scramble to the summit |
Diamond Lake Area | |||||
Diamond Lake Loop Hike | Moderate | 10.8 | 195 | Walk a paved, mostly level trail around sparkling Diamond Lake | |
Horse and Teal Lakes Hike | Easy | 2.6 | 20 | Visit two little tarns on the south shore of Diamond Lake | |
Silent Creek Hike | Easy | 2.0 | 85 | Lovely stroll along a winding subalpine creek |
Crater Lake National Park | |||||
The Watchman Hike | Easy | 1.6 | 420 | Short hike with switchbacks to one of the best views over Crater Lake | |
Garfield Peak Hike | Moderate | 3.5 | 1115 | Stunning hike along the rugged rim of Crater Lake to an 8,000 foot viewpoint | |
Union Peak Hike | Moderate | 9.6 | 1600 | Huge views from Thielsen to Shasta; oldest mountain in the park; no crowds; no entrance fee | |
The Pinnacles Hike | Easy | 1.2 | 60 | View colorful spires on a short hike along the rim of Wheeler Creek Canyon | |
Mount Scott Hike | Moderate | 4.4 | 1275 | View-filled hike on the highest peak in Crater Lake National Park |
Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness | |||||
Rocky Ridge-Fish Lake Loop Hike | Difficult | 12.6 | 1900 | Big views; lake; wildflower meadows | |
Grasshopper Mountain Hike | Moderate | 7.3 | 2075 | Hike past two mountain lakes to a former lookout site | |
Abbott Butte Hike | Moderate | 7.0 | 1500 | Big views; historic lookout tower; wildflower meadows |
Upper Rogue River | |||||
Upper Rogue River Hikes | Moderate | 47.1 | 1985 | Seven section hikes along the Upper Rogue; waterfalls; old growth; rapids; pumice cliffs | |
Muir Creek Hike | Moderate | 5.5 | 270 | Level hike with old growth above a meandering creek and wetland | |
National Creek Falls Hike | Easy | 0.8 | 210 | Short hike to a waterfall that has an impressive flow all year | |
Pearsoney Falls Hike | Easy | 1.2 | 165 | Short walk to a lovely little falls on Mill Creek | |
Mill Creek Falls Hike | Easy | 1.4 | 325 | View tall waterfalls as well as a spectacular cascade on the Rogue River itself | |
Blue Grotto Hike | Easy | 4.9 | 380 | Hike along Lost Creek Lake to a colorful rhyolite box canyon |
Sky Lakes Wilderness Area | |||||
Stuart Falls Hike | Difficult | 8.9 | 1495 | Unmaintained trail through burn zones passing several waterfalls | |
Rogue Wolf Loop Hike | Difficult | 27.8 | 4400 | Middle Fork Rogue River; PCT; lakes; solitude | |
Devils Peak Loop Hike | Difficult | 13.7 | 3100 | Easy scramble to a prominent summit; big views; lakes | |
Judge Waldo Tree Loop Hike | Moderate | 14.5 | 1500 | Lots of lakes; visit a unique piece of Oregon's history | |
Fish Lake Hike | Easy | 6.6 | 155 | Hike the north shore of a reservoir near the Cascade Divide | |
Mount McLoughlin Hike | Difficult | 9.6 | 3920 | Steep hike to the summit of the highest peak in the southern Oregon Cascades | |
Fourmile Lake Loop Hike | Difficult | 17.0 | 1500 | Lots of lakes; good camping and fishing; Judge Waldo Tree | |
Sky Lakes Loop Hike | Moderate | 14.7 | 1600 | Lots of lakes; some views from the PCT | |
Puck Lake Hike | Easy | 5.3 | 615 | Short hike into a serene wilderness lake |
Mountain Lakes Wilderness | |||||
Aspen Butte Hike | Moderate | 10.3 | 2580 | High point of the wilderness; big views; lakes | |
Lake Harriette Hike | Moderate | 12.2 | 1790 | Day hike or backpack to the biggest lake in the wilderness | |
Mountain Lakes via Varney Creek Hike | Difficult | 16.8 | 2870 | Hike up a creek to join the loop around the Mountain Lakes Basin |
Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument | |||||
Grizzly Peak Hike | Moderate | 5.1 | 840 | Early summer wildflowers and spectacular views | |
Pilot Rock Hike | Moderate | 2.8 | 1010 | Short steep hike with some fantastic views | |
Lone Pilot Loop Hike | Difficult | 17.8 | 2900 | Access to the interior of the Soda Mountain Wilderness; wildflowers; early season hiking | |
Green Springs Mountain Loop Hike | Easy | 2.9 | 340 | Easy loop using the PCT, with views and wildflowers | |
Hobart Bluff Hike | Easy | 2.4 | 360 | Short hike along the PCT to a rocky viewpoint | |
Soda Mountain Loop Hike | Moderate | 6.4 | 1090 | Hike the PCT to Little Pilot Peak and then loop up to Soda Mountain | |
Boccard Point via the PCT Hike | Moderate | 10.1 | 1530 | Introduction to the Soda Mountain Wilderness; views; wildflowers |
Klamath Basin
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Eastern Cascades | |||||
Yamsay Mountain Hike | Moderate | 6.8 | 1600 | Follow the old lookout road to the highest peak in the eastern arc of the Cascades | |
Hager Mountain Hike | Moderate | 7.4 | 2025 | Hike through ponderosa woods and high meadows to a lookout with great views | |
Winter Ridge Hike | Moderate | 9.9 | 535 | Enjoy ponderosa/sagebrush parklands on a rim 3,000 feet above Summer Lake | |
Gearhart Mountain Hike | Moderate | 12.2 | 2520 | The trail passes weathered rock formations to reach a viewpoint and lush mountain meadows |
Williamson River | |||||
Collier State Park Loop Hike | Easy | 4.1 | 115 | Visit a logging museum and walk along the Williamson River and Spring Creek |
Sprague River | |||||
Devils Garden from Switchback Hill Loop Hike | Moderate | 4.4 | 320 | From the OC & E Woods Line State Trail, go cross-country to explore an ancient volcano |
Klamath Falls | |||||
Moore Park Nature Trail Loop Hike | Easy | 1.1 | 155 | Loop through ponderosa parkland with views of Upper Klamath Lake | |
Link River Hike | Easy | 3.4 | 85 | Level hike with lots of bird life along a canal and tumbling river |
Northern California
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes |
Red Buttes Wilderness Area (California) | |||||
Azalea Lake via Steve Fork Hike | Difficult | 12.9 | 2400 | Views; charming lake; good camping | |
Cook and Green Loop Hike | Difficult | 15.8 | 3500 | Expansive views; pretty lake; PCT | |
Swan Mountain Hike | Moderate | 7.2 | 1800 | Views; historic structure; small lake; summit |
Marble Mountain Wilderness | |||||
Marble Valley Hike | Moderate | 12.6 | 2400 | Hike to high meadows and views of a marble ridge | |
Campbell Lake Loop Hike | Moderate | 9.7 | 1480 | Wilderness hike to a mountain lake, with options to visit more lakes |
Mount Shasta | |||||
Bunny Flat to Old Ski Bowl Hike | Easy | 4.9 | 900 | Hike through red fir forest along the south slope of Mt. Shasta |
Trinity Alps Wilderness | |||||
Granite Lake-Horseshoe Lake Loop Hike | Difficult | 27.1 | 7000 | Hike to high alpine lakes in granite cirques | |
Long Canyon to Emerald Lake Hike | Difficult | 34.6 | 8000 | An out and back hike using three creek valleys to visit lakes and alpine passes | |
Trail Gulch Loop Hike | Moderate | 9.4 | 2300 | Uncrowded access to the northern Trinity Alps; pretty lakes in a subalpine setting | |
East Boulder Lake Loop Hike | Moderate | 9.7 | 1960 | Uncrowded access to the northern Trinity Alps; PCT; views; pretty lakes in a subalpine setting |