April 25 – October 24, 2026
Upcoming hikes at a glance…
We hike every other Saturday!
4.25 Cape Arago (Charleston)
5.9 Kentucky Falls (Mapleton)
5.23 Pine Bench (Toketee)
6.6 Floras Lake to Blacklock Point (Langlois)
6.20 Oregon Dunes (Florence)
7.4 Happy 4th of July! (No hike)
7.18 Twin Lakes (Steamboat)
8.1 Sawtooth Mountain (Lemolo Lake)
8.15 Cape Perpetua/Amanda’s Trail (Yachats)
8.29 Tahkenitch Creek (Florence)
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
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You will find the most up-to-date information on our scheduled hikes there.
DETAILS OF UPCOMING HIKES…
April 25, 2026: Cape Arago (Charleston)
The Oregon coast is reliably spectacular for its nearly 400 mile length. However, some parts are more spectacular than others. We may be biased, but we deem the section between Sunset Bay and Cape Arago to be the best our state has to offer.
Driving time: 2 hours, 10 minutes
Driving directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jnN3hqQWxto1hmz19
Entry or parking fee: $10 or free with Oregon State Park day use parking pass.
Hiking route: Yet to be determined, subject to the whims, moods, and caprices of hike leader John.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Distance: 6 to 8 miles
Elevation gain: 250 feet
Pluses: That coastal scenery and barking sea lions at the cape.
Minuses: Weather can be wet and the trail muddy in places.
For more information call (don’t text) John at 541-673-1973.
May 9, 2026: Kentucky Falls (Mapleton)
Kentucky Falls is located on like-named Kentucky Creek, is located between Roman Nose Mountain and Mt. Popocatepetl. In addition to completing a trifecta of geographical features named after primitive cultures and incomprehensible dialects, the creek sports two amazing waterfalls with world-class beauty.
Driving time: 3 hours, 15 minutes
Driving directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZzLE1XXBcBezzfbm7
Entry or parking fee: none
Hiking route: From the trailhead, it’s a simple out-and-back route to the falls (or further, if you so desire).
Difficulty level: Moderate
Distance: 4.4 miles
Elevation gain: 800 feet
Map: https://www.mapmywalk.com/routes/view/4998908893
Pluses: Three major waterfalls, two of them tumbling together side-by-side over the same cliff. Experience a lush forest and rampant greenery and spring wildflowers throughout the hike.
Minuses: What goes down must come up. It’s 800 feet of elevation gain to return to the trailhead. It’s also a long drive to the trailhead from Roseburg.
For more information call or text Penny at 541-643-6413.
May 23, 2026: Pine Bench (Toketee)
Like views of a rugged canyon? Enjoy rampant greenery and wildflowers? How about hiking uphill? Well two out of three isn’t bad! However, the aforementioned views, greenery, and wildflowers at Pine Bench make the uphill hiking worth it.
Map: https://caltopo.com/m/DRA544F
Driving time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Driving directions:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Gdpt83CQZZGD3yZM9
Entry or parking fee: none
Hiking route: This will be an out and back walk, beginning at Bradley Trailhead. The official turnaround point will be at the spring and overlook of Boulder Creek’s canyon.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Distance: 6.0 miles
Elevation gain: 400 feet
Pluses: Expansive views of Boulder Creek’s deep gorge and Mount Bailey. This is a good wildflower hike too, as vegetation thrives atop the parklike glades of Pine Bench.
Minuses: It’s a pretty good uphill pull from the junction with the Soda Springs Trail before the blessed levelness of Pine Bench is reached. Ticks will be happy to see us.
For more information call or text Lane at 541-643-9278.
June 6, 2026: Blacklock Point (Langlois)
Details TBA
June 20, 2026: Oregon Dunes (Florence)
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July 18, 2026: Twin Lakes (Steamboat)
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August 1, 2026: Sawtooth Mountain (Lemolo Lake)
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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 Missy at 530-927-9572.
August 29, 2026: Tahkenitch Creek (Florence)
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September 12, 2026: Tipsoo Peak (Diamond Lake)
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September 26, 2026: Goodman Creek (Dexter)
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October 10, 2026: Spencer Butte (Eugene)
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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