Hike: North Umpqua Trail (Tioga Segment)

Name: Hike: North Umpqua Trail (Tioga Segment)
Start: 2024-12-21T08:00:00-08:00
Location: Douglas County Courthouse, North Parking Lot, SE Fowler St, Roseburg, OR 97470, United States

Schedule

Sat, 21 Dec, 2024 at 08:00 am

UTC-08:00

Location

Douglas County Courthouse, North Parking Lot, SE Fowler St, Roseburg, OR 97470, United States | Roseburg, OR

UPDATE: A pre-hike revealed multiple trees across the trail from Tioga Bridge downriver to Bob Creek, so instead we will go upriver (the Tioga segment). There are fewer trees to step over and they are far easier to negotiate. Plus, views of the river are better here!
This hike is all about the Archie Creek Fire which, in 2020, swept all up and down the North Umpqua Trail. It will take decades to fully recover but the recovery is indeed on the way. This hike is beautiful in spite of (or maybe because of) the fire and is a great way to see how Mother Nature returns to her former greatness. Plus, some of our old-time members can regale you with stories of what the trail was like way back when. Or, you can just walk faster and leave them behind!
Driving time: 35 minutes
Driving directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nh4FwLeGhg2mBMCu6
Entry or parking fee: none
Route: Starting from the Susan Creek Day Use Area, we will take the Emerald Trail to the Tioga Bridge and cross the river. Turning left (upriver), it's a simple matter of following the North Umpqua Trail to a scenic overlook of the Umpqua River, our turnaround point. Upon our return to the day use area, we will cross the North Umpqua Highway and do the short walk to Susan Creek Falls.
Map: https://caltopo.com/m/ADJS6LD
Difficulty level: Moderate
Distance: 4.0 miles to overlook and back, 5.5 miles with Susan Creek Falls added in.
Elevation gain: 500 feet
Pluses: A chance to observe a forest in wildfire recovery. The winter rains will have numerous creeks and waterfalls burbling and tumbling next to the trail. Susan Creek Falls will no doubt, have a high volume of water to delight observers and photographers alike.
Minuses: Some poison oak grows along the trail, particularly on the Susan Creek Falls portion. We may have to deal with winter weather. Boots can also get wet where small creeks run across the trail.
For more information call or text Lane at 541-643-9278.
On the day of the hike: Meet at 8 am in the Douglas County Courthouse parking lot off of Fowler St., right behind the library building.
Bring water, lunch, and appropriate clothing for hiking.
If you are riding with somebody, be prepared to share gas expenses with your driver.
Please do not attend if you feel sick, are coughing, or have a fever.
The club hikes every other Saturday, rain or shine. Hiking is free, everybody is welcome.
For a list of our upcoming hikes:
https://www.friendsoftheumpqua.org/schedule/
"Hiking: Where you are never too old to play outside."