North Umpqua Trail: Umpqua Hot Springs segment – March 28, 2026

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Hike coordinator: Lincoln Smith

Narration by Nicole Smith

It was the perfect day for a hike from Toketee Lake to Umpqua Hot Springs. The sun was out and shining, but the trail was nice and shady. We set out with 16 members and traversed along the river. With the recent spring weather, little flowers were starting to bloom along the trail adding to the delight.

All photos below by Lane Harris (Except where indicated by Nicole Smith and Rheo Wheeler)
Our hike starts near Toketee Lake
Fearless leader Lincoln (far left) along with most of the group of 16 eager hikers
(Rheo Wheeler)
Looking east from Toketee Lake: The North Umpqua Trail lies below somewhere amongst the trees
A simple sign with simple directions
Into the woods we went
(Nicole Smith)
Our journey through the land of green
Happily making our way 😊
(Nicole Smith)
Basalt columns loom overhead
Lane was able to find some open enough space to fly his drone, adding a little extra excitement to this hike.
(Nicole Smith)
Everyone enjoys a mostly level trail
Tiny yellow flowers were blooming all along the path with this one pretty purple flower.
(Nicole Smith)
Our group stayed in rank and file order for most of the hike
The trail hugs the riverbank in this section
Traipsing through the land of leprechauns
The footbridge across Deer Creek, less than a mile from Umpqua Hot Springs
This area boasts many basalt columns
A young leader, admiring the rocks along the river’s edge.
(Nicole Smith)
The mostly gentle trail winds through the forest
Hike leader Lincoln brings up the rear
Moss makes itself at home on boulders
Back at the parking lot, a friendly butterfly appeared...
(Nicole Smith)
…Making this hike extra special.
(Nicole Smith)
The butterfly hitches a ride with Penny
(Rheo Wheeler)
The general assessment of the hike appears to be positive
Hike Leader Lincoln concluded the hike, nontraditionally, with a group photo. He used his portable polaroid printer camera to capture this classic black and white photograph.
(Lincoln Smith)

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