Friends of the Umpqua Hiking Group

Golden Stairs – June 17, 2017

Posted onJune 17, 2017September 9, 2021

Hike Coordinator – Lane Harris The skies were overcast as a 13 hikers gathered to make the long drive to the Golden Stairs trailhead. The forecast was optimistically predicted to be sunny and in the 70s, so we gleefully set out up the highway toward our first usual rest break, Watson Falls. However, not all ………….click here to read more.

Dellenback Dunes – May 20, 2017

Posted onMay 20, 2017February 25, 2018

Hike Coordinator – John Malone Eleven people tuned out for this hike with a total of four solo drivers, a two party car and Richard’s carload. From time to time there was mist but by and large, it didn’t really rain. There was just enough moisture to keep the wet sand from blowing on the ………….click here to read more.

Blacklock Point – May 6, 2017

Posted onMay 6, 2017February 24, 2018

Hike Coordinator – Rheo Wheeler We did not have a large crowd for this hike, boy did you all miss a great hike. The clouds blew away, wow did it blow, but the temperature was perfect for hiking and pictures. Seven of us met in Roseburg and traveled over to the air field in Port ………….click here to read more.

North Bank Habitat

Posted onApril 8, 2017February 24, 2018

Hike Coordinator – John Malone It was darned cold for April in Douglas County, temperatures were in the 30’s but twelve people turned out for the hike on North Bank. John had read the icy bad weather prediction for Boundary Springs (the original scheduled destination) and decided that discretion was the better part of valor ………….click here to read more.

Tahkenitch Dunes – March 25, 2017

Posted onMarch 25, 2017February 25, 2018

Hike Coordinator – Richard O’Neill I seem to be a lucky hike leader lately. It was raining in Roseburg and on the drive to the coast but once at the coast, the clouds dissipated and voila! It was a sunny day on the beach. The original plan was to hike to Tahkenitch Creek and wade ………….click here to read more.

Horse Rock and Shotgun Creek – March 11, 2017

Posted onMarch 11, 2017September 9, 2021

Hike Coordinator – Lane Harris 16 enthusiastic hikers made the drive past Marcola near Springfield to make a steady uphill climb towards part 1 of our hike, Horse Rock. While the skies appeared threatening, the rain never fell on us, but the wind was quite fierce. We enjoyed great views of the surrounding hills while ………….click here to read more.

Cascade Gorge – February 25, 2017

Posted onFebruary 25, 2017February 24, 2018

Hike Coordinator – Richard O’Neill There was a winter storm warning in effect when we hiked in the Cascade Gorge area near Lost Creek Lake. Yet, despite (or maybe because of) the dire weather forecast, 7 hikers showed up for this hike and it was like “Winter storm, what winter storm?” At the lake, the ………….click here to read more.

Riverview Trail – February 11, 2017

Posted onFebruary 11, 2017February 25, 2018

Hike Coordinator – Rheo Wheeler We had a good turnout of 16 for the sunny hike. We also had 3 of our 4 legged friends along for the trip. Riverview is sort of a boring road hike, but it’s on the sunny side of the North Umpqua with nice views overlooking the river. We separated ………….click here to read more.

Golden and Silver Falls State Natural Area – January 28, 2017

Posted onJanuary 28, 2017February 24, 2018

Hike Coordinator – Sharon Dufek Golden and Silver Falls is a 4.2 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail (three separate trails) located near North Bend, Oregon that features 2 waterfalls and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use ………….click here to read more.

Bastendorff Bog Trail – January 14, 2017

Posted onJanuary 14, 2017September 9, 2021

Hike Coordinator – Richard O’Neill I don’t want to get cocky by saying I dialed up a beautiful day because as soon as the weather gods find out I said that (and they will!), then I will never lead a hike in anything but rain, sleet, or snow. Southern Oregon had been pummeled by a ………….click here to read more.