March 14 – April 25, 2026
Upcoming hikes at a glance…
We hike every other Saturday!
3.14 Brice Creek/Trestle Creek Falls (Cottage Grove)
3.28 N.U.T. Umpqua Hot Springs (Toketee)
4.11 Cape Perpetua/Amanda’s Trail (Florence)
4.8 Planning meeting (Roseburg)
4.25 Cape Arago (Charleston)
Names in (parentheses) indicates nearby location
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…
March 14, 2026: Brice Creek/Trestle Creek Falls (Cottage Grove)
With what looks like an early spring for us, we will get an early hike in the relatively nearby Calapooya Mountains range. Our reward for doing so is hiking alongside babbling Brice Creek, lush forest, and two waterfalls on Trestle Creek. Should be fun!
Driving time: 2 hour, 10 minutes
Driving directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PMyycTDRwEk3Fufx9
Entry or parking fee: none
Route: The trails in the Brice Creek area easily lend themselves to different routes and options which basically will consist of the loop to Upper and Lower Trestle Creek Falls, the out and back hike to Lower Trestle Creek Falls, and/or the longer shuttle hike on the Brice Creek Trail.
Distance: Depending on the route taken, distances range from 4 to 8 miles.
Elevation gain: 1190 feet to Upper Trestle Creek Falls
Difficulty level: Moderately strenuous
Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4832504539
Pluses: Brice Creek is a jewel and apart from the Upper Trestle Falls loop, is always nearby its namesake trail. If you like waterfalls, ferns, and forest (and who doesn’t?) then this is your hike.
Minuses: The trail to Upper Trestle Creek Trails is short but steep. There are fallen trees and branches on the trail. Rainy weather can rear its ugly wet head this time of year.
For more information call or text Amber at 808-303-7637.
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