Southern Oregon Hikes
From Oregon Hikers Field Guide
Southern Oregon Hikes
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes | |
Rogue River Hike | Moderate | 39.5 | 2000 | Classic hike along Rogue River, watch the river rafters | |
Illinois River Hike | Moderate | ~25 | ~5000 | Similar to Rogue River Hike but less popular | |
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 | |
Pilot Rock Hike | Moderate | 2.8 | 1010 | Short steep hike with some fantastic views | |
Grizzly Peak Hike | Moderate | 5.4 | 750 | Early summer wildflowers and spectacular views | |
Mule Mountain Loop | Moderate | 10.6 | 2800 | Spring wildflowers; views from Baldy Peak; old-growth in lush canyon |
Northern California Hikes
Hike | Difficulty | Distance | Elevation Change | Notes | |
Trinity Alps Granite Lake Horseshoe Lake Hike | Difficult | 27 | 7000 | An introduction to the Trinity Alps - alpine granite similar to the Wallowas | |
Trinity Alps Long Canyon to Emerald Lake | Difficult | 34 | 8000 | I wouldn't so much recommend this hike as defined, but use pieces of it to construct the hike you desire |