The Best Umpqua National Forest Trails
At Umpqua’s Last Resort, we pride ourselves on being your adventure guides for Umpqua’s National Forest. No matter which trail or waterfall you’re wanting to experience, we have experts ready to lend you a helping hand or friendly advice.
Maybe you aren’t sure which hikes are worth doing. You possibly have hiked through the more common forest trails and want to find a new path to explore. This hiking guide will help you decide where to go so you aren’t lost in the woods.
Close By
North Umpqua Trail
Difficulty: Easy - Moderate
Dog-Friendly: Yes, some parts of the trail require a leash
Distance from Umpqua’s Last Resort: We are on this Trail!
We’ve actually covered this trail in DEEP detail in the North Umpqua Trail article, but essentially, this is one of the most popular hikes in the forest. Miles of trail stretch through the pines, over streams, and up hills. It’s a fun experience.
Shuttle
We do offer a shuttle service on the trail, so if you’d like to leave your car at one section of the trail and pick it up at your hiking destination, we can do that for you! Learn more about that in our North Umpqua Trail article.
Mount Bailey
Difficulty: Hard
Length: 10 miles
Dog-Friendly: Yes, but on a leash
You should consider this trek if you are heading to Crater Lake and need something to do on your return trip. Mount Bailey is no joke! It’s a well-manicured trail until you get to the summit, where the path gets a little iffy.
You may need to hop over some fallen trees and avoid bugs, but if you get to the top, the view is worth it.
Soda Springs Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Length: 0.8 miles
Dog-Friendly: Yes, but on a leash
This is a fine hike for someone who just wants to get moving without too long of a walk. Make sure you bring lots of bug spray and wear clothes to keep the ticks off.
Fall Creek Falls Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Length: 1.1 miles
Dog-Friendly: Yes, but on a leash
While the falls themselves are nothing mind-blowing compared to many of the others in the area, you can still see some cool rock formations.
Keep on the trail to avoid bugs and a risk of poison ivy!
South
Grotto Falls Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Length: 0.5 miles
Dog-Friendly: Yes, but on a leash
For guests with younger children or who can’t walk some of the more extreme hikes, this peaceful waterfall trail is easy for everyone and presents a waterfall view worth your camera space.
Flat Rock Trail
Difficulty: Moderate
Length: 3.4 miles
Dog-Friendly: Yes, no leash required.
After you’ve visited the Grotto Falls, consider going on this slightly more challenging trail located close by. It’s highly isolated from people, and grants you a beautiful look at Hemlock Lake from above!
Hemlock Lake
Difficulty: Easy
Length: 2.2 miles
Dog-Friendly: Yes, no leash required.
Speaking of Hemlock Lake, there is a trail that connects to Flat Rock that will take you around the lake itself, through the creek and over the meadows. It’s a lovely hike, and if you bring fishing gear you may be able to find some fish.
Yakso Falls Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Length: 1.4 miles
Dog-Friendly: Yes, but on a leash
By far one of the more impressive waterfalls south of the North Umpqua Trail. If you plan on hiking down this way, this hike should be your number one!
North
Brice Creek Trail
Difficulty: Moderate
Length: 8.1 miles
Dog-Friendly: Yes, but on a leash
One of the more notable hikes in Umpqua National Forest lies to the far north. Brice Creek is a fairly challenging backpacking route that will guide you to some hidden waterfalls many of our guests don’t get to see. Enjoy the wildlife, wildflowers, and more!
Trestle Creek Falls Loop
Difficulty: Moderate
Length: 4.8 miles
Dog-Friendly: Yes, but on a leash
A popular loop to explore, many guests run this hike in the same trip as Brice Creek. Many uphill sections and caves make this one exciting to explore and wholly exhausting after the fact.