August 15 – October 24, 2026
Upcoming hikes at a glance…
We hike every other Saturday!
8.15 Cape Perpetua/Amanda’s Trail (Yachats)
8.29 Silent Creek (Diamond Lake)
9.12 Tipsoo Peak (Diamond Lake)
9.26 Goodman Creek (Dexter)
10.10 Spencer Butte (Eugene)
10.14 Hiking Planning Meeting (Roseburg)
10.24 Cow Creek Trail (Canyonville)
To view details of all upcoming hikes, go to our
Events page on Facebook.
You will find the most up-to-date information on our scheduled hikes there.
DETAILS OF UPCOMING HIKES…
August 15, 2026: Cape Perpetua (Yachats)
NOTE: This hike was previously scheduled to happen back in April, but due to bad weather, we decided to move it to the middle of summer.
Back in the day, March 7, 1778 to be exact, Captain James Cook laid eyes on a prominent cape and named it after Saint Perpetua. Ms. Perpetua was canonized by sticking to her faith despite being sentenced to death by mad cow. Come join us as we do our own little voyage of discovery at Cape Perpetua, although no irritable bovines will be involved, thank goodness.
Driving time: 2 hours, 35 minutes
Driving directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Sv576WmKXJt9RKJu7
Entry or parking fee: none
Difficulty level: Easy (from Amanda’s Trail) or moderate (from the cape’s summit to the ocean shore and back)
Distance: 2.1 miles to Cape Perpetua’s summit via Amanda’s Trail; 6.5 miles up and over Cape Perpetua to the rocky ocean shore.
Elevation gain: 200 feet (from the Amanda Statue), 700 feet if hiking the out-and-back route to the shoreline.
Pluses: The view from the top of Cape Perpetua is epic. The churns and iconic Thor’s Well are worthy destinations for the longer hike.
Minuses: It is one of our longer drives to a hike. It is the Oregon coast so wet weather can make an appearance.
For more information call or text Lane at 541-643-9278.
August 29, 2026: Silent Creek (Diamond Lake)
Details: Things should be quite toasty by the end of August, so why not cool off on an easy casual hike in the Cascades? This nearly totally flat hike near the south shore of Diamond Lake is a rare departure from some of our “normal” hikes that typically leave you out of breath. Instead, we’ll softly speak in hushed tones as we meander along the very scenic Silent Creek, and save our breath for the “oohs” and “ahhs” that will surely be uttered.
Driving Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/id1XbcBZt2G8AKfV7
Entry or parking fee: none
Driving time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Map of hike: https://caltopo.com/m/QH00EKG
Difficulty level: Easy
Distance: About 6 miles
Route: Starting near the south shore boat ramp, we’ll follow the paved bike trail west. After a quick one-mile loop around Teal Lake and Horse Lake, we’ll head toward Silent Creek and go upstream to our turnaround point. On the way back, we’ll continue up the bike trail to a lovely meadow that makes for an ideal lunch spot with views of Mt. Thielsen. We’ll then return to the boat ramp.
Pluses: A measly 75 ft elevation gain. Paved paths with views of Mt Thielsen and Mt Bailey. The mosquitoes have all but disappeared.
Minuses: Other people strolling and biking the bike path. More of a long walk than a vigorous hike.
For more information call or text Lane at 541-643-9278
September 12, 2026: Tipsoo Peak (Diamond Lake)
Details: Tipsoo Peak is probably the easiest 8,000 foot peak that you’ll ever summit. No mountaineering equipment is necessary, it’s a simple walk up to the top of the red volcanic cone, Expansive views of Tipsoo Peak’s nearest mountain friends are your reward.
Driving Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZBgSPNUhXZG4SowF6
Driving time: 2 hours, 5 minutes
Route: This hike is an out-and-back on the Tipsoo Peak Trail
Distance: 6.2 miles
Elevation gain: 1784 feet
Difficulty level: Moderately strenuous
Pluses: The views of the surrounding Cascade Mountain Range and several large lakes.
Minuses: It is an uphill hike to the summit.
For more information call (do not text) John at (541) 673-1973.
September 26, 2026: Goodman Creek (Dexter)
Details TBA
October 10, 2026: Spencer Butte (Eugene)
Details TBA
October 14, 2026: Hike Planning Meeting (Roseburg)
Location: Douglas County Courthouse, Room 310 (Enter courthouse from main front entrance)
Time: 5:30pm
Greetings! Come one, come all, to our quarterly planning meeting. Bring yourselves, your good cheer, and your ideas for where we should hike next. Or better yet, volunteer to lead a hike! If you’ve never led a hike for us, don’t worry, we will show you the ropes.
Contact Rheo at (541) 643-0727 if you have any questions. Also, sometimes the night crew at the Courthouse locks the door so if you find yourself locked out, call Rheo and she’ll let you in if you ask nicely.
October 24, 2026: Cow Creek Trail (Canyonville)
Details TBA
Difficulty Levels:
TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN: The total accumulation of elevation you climb (gain) throughout the course of a hike.
Example: If you climb 1000 ft, then descend 500 ft, then climb 300 ft, your total elevation gain is 1,300 ft. (Your descent, or loss, does not matter. Only the gain is counted)
Information on our hikes
General - Hikes occur year-round on every other Saturday. The general public is welcome. Meet – The group meets before 8 am in the Douglas County Courthouse parking lot behind the Roseburg Public Library just off of Fowler Street. In general, most hikes take an hour to an hour and a half driving time each direction. Alternate arrangements – Hikers who wish to meet the group at the hike destination or would like a ride and/or meet up at a different location enroute to the hiking destination should contact the hike coordinator in advance to coordinate these types of arrangements. The hike coordinator will determine the reasonability of each request and if it can be conveniently accommodated. Pet Policy: We welcome well-behaved pets and expect owners to have full control over their pets at all times. As long as the area we are hiking in allows dogs, you are welcome to bring your friendly trail companion. Please be respectful of other hikers and clean up after your pet. Bring – Each person should bring water, lunch, layers of clothing including raingear. If you wish to carpool, then please come prepared to share gas expenses. Driving time to trailheads and hike length are estimates only. The hikes – Hikes are rated on a difficulty level of easy, moderate and difficult. The levels are determined by the length, altitude change, steepness, terrain, etc. Lengths of scheduled hikes are generally between 4 and 8 miles but can be longer. Options for shorter hikes and/or easier routes are nearly always available. Hikers of all levels are welcome to join us on hikes. Be Prepared – Wear seasoned boots. Stay with the group and on the trail. If lost, stay put. Each hiker hikes at his or her own risk and is responsible for his or her own health, safety and welfare. Hiking destinations may be changed due to weather conditions or other concerns. The hike coordinator will have you sign a Sign in Waiver to participate. Hikes are submitted to the News Review for publication. A schedule is also listed on this website and is posted on the club's Facebook page. Hike destinations are subject to change at the hike coordinator's discretion due to weather conditions, etc.
For more information, see our Hike Guidelines