the little river's placid flow. enjoy camping in the umpqua national forest and hiking trails to waterfalls in the wild and scenic umpqua river watershedt: brice creek waterfalls, moon waterfalls, pinard waterfalls, spirit falls; hiking trails off the Rogue Umpqua Scenic byway on the wild and scenic umpqua river in the umpqua national forest: toketee waterfalls, watson falls hiking trails, fall creek falls, susan creek day use area, susan creek hiking trails, susan creek campgrounds off the rogue umpqua scenic byway, toketee campgrounds off the rogue umpqua scenic byway, lemolo campgrounds off the rogue umpqua scenic byway, diamond lake campgrounds, boulder creek campgrounds, canyon creek campgrounds, umpqua national forest campgrounds, clearwater falls campgroud, island campgrounds, lake in the woods campgrounds, bogus creek campgrounds, devil's campground on cow creek, cedar creek campground on brice creek, rujada campground on layng creek, apple creek campgrounds, whitehorse falls campground, susan creek waterfalls, north umpqua river, south umpqua river, umpqua river hiking trails accessed off the rogue umpqua scenic byway, forest service campgrounds, blm campgrounds, travel oregon through the cascade mountains, cavitt creek recreation area, deadline falls, steelhead in the umpqua river, angling, hiking trails to lemolo waterfalls, clearwater waterfalls, whitehorse waterfalls, clearwater river, toketee lake, umpqua hot springs, steamboat creek waterfalls, warm springs waterfalls, lemolo lake; hiking trails on the little river in the umpqua river watershed in the umpqua national forest: wolf creek waterfalls, grotto falls, hemlock waterfalls, hemlock lake, cavitt creek waterfalls, recreation area, shadow waterfalls, yakso waterfalls; hiking trails on the south umpqua river watershed: south umpqua waterfalls, campbell waterfalls, hiking trails in theboulder creek wilderness area, hiking trails in the mt thielsen rogue umpqua divide wilderness area, cathedral waterfalls off the south umpqua river; hiking trails in the row river watershed: moon, spirit and pinard waterfalls.

Little River Hiking Trails

Begin on Oregon Hwy 138, at the colliding rivers (pictured to the left) east of Roseburg Oregon, in Glide, a unique geologic feature, where the Wild & Scenic Umpqua River meets the Little River head-on.

The Little River is, as its name implies, little. Still, it is the gateway to several hiking trails and waterfalls, all easily accessed from Oregon State Hwy 138.

To find the hiking trails on the Little River and its watershed:

If you're heading west, coming from the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway, turn left after the first bridge (after the Chevron Station). Look for the sign for the Jobs Corp, and turn as indicated.

If you're heading east from Roseburg, Oregon, turn right before the bridge, there at the colliding rivers of the Umpqua and Little River. If you're interested in seeing the Colliding Rivers, stop and take a look at the wayside on the north side of Hwy 138.

The river doesn't seem deep enough for any swimming holes, especially by the time it's warm enough to want something like that. However, children could play in the water in several places quite safely. It would be nice to play in the water at Cavitt Creek Recreation Area, and one can walk right up to the waterfall.

Hiking trails off the Little River in the Umpqua National Forest

Deer Creek Falls:

The trailhead and parking lot for Deer Creek Waterfalls is on the right side of Little River Road when heading upstream on the Little River. The waterfall is a beautiful two tiered drop over rock cliffs. The upper falls drops 75 feet and the lower falls 50 feet. The waterfall is more dramatic in early summer, as opposed to the later months. The forest service rates this trail more difficult. Usually, I can understand why they do this: the trail has an upgrade or something like that, but When I read this about Deer Creek Waterfalls I wondered why. This trail as it seemed to me, was easy, a nice, simple hike. I went a week or so ago, and the trail was well maintained; it's quite well traveled. It just goes up and down in a couple of places. I guess that's why it's rated more difficult. It's all relative, I suppose. For myself, I believe it to be a most enjoyable, even restful, hike in all respects. You can decide for yourself. Directions and other information for the hiking trail to Deer Creek Waterfalls in the Umpqua National Forest. Deer Creek Watefalls in spring; Deer Creek in September.

Grotto Waterfalls:

Getting to Grotto Waterfalls requires a drive into the Umpqua National Forest. It's a plunge waterfall, the trail passes right behind in a natural cavern. We went later in the summer; our photographs reflect this. Nevertheless, it's a lovely waterfall. This hike is recommended for hikers only. Directions and other Information for the hiking trails to Grotto Waterfalls.

Yakso Waterfalls:

Yakso Falls is one of my favorites. Walking down that trail, getting a first glimpse, and the waterfall made a rainbow. Hiking this trail to this waterfall is a truly lovely experience. The trail leads right to the water's edge. I played in the pool. The trail is rated is more difficult. Directions and other information for the hiking trail to Yakso Waterfalls.

Hemlock Waterfalls:

Whereas Yakso Waterfalls is graceful, even gentil, Hemlock is robust. The waterfall, plunging 80 feet over rugged rock formations, lends quite easily to this perspective. This hiking trail is also rated more difficult. Directions and other information for the hiking trail to Hemlock Waterfalls.

Clover Waterfalls:

I just learned about this waterfall, so cannot give any information at this time. The trail is rated most difficult; I can say that. I will update this information when I am able to view the waterfall firsthand. Although I found out about this trail from a brochure produced by the Umpqua National Forest, the city of Roseburg and the BLM, no information about this fall is given on the Umpqua National Forest site. For now, let me just say that this hike can be reached at Hemlock Lake. You could plan on making this hike at the same time you try the hiking trails to Yakso and Hemlock Waterfalls.

Shadow Waterfalls

A beautiful triple tiered 100 foot plunge through a rock fracture on Cavitt Creek. The hiking trail is rated more difficult. Directions for the hiking trail to Shadow Waterfalls.

Hiking trails on the North Umpqua River

Plan your visit to the many waterfalls and hiking trails in the Umpqua National Forest: The Umpqua River Trail - 12 hiking trails riverside and hiking trails to Waterfalls on the many tributaries of the Umpqua River accessed off the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway.

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enjoy camping in the umpqua national forest and hiking trails to waterfalls in the wild and scenic umpqua river watershedt: brice creek waterfalls, moon waterfalls, pinard waterfalls, spirit falls; hiking trails off the Rogue Umpqua Scenic byway on the wild and scenic umpqua river in the umpqua national forest: toketee waterfalls, watson falls hiking trails, fall creek falls, susan creek day use area, susan creek hiking trails, susan creek campgrounds off the rogue umpqua scenic byway, toketee campgrounds off the rogue umpqua scenic byway, lemolo campgrounds off the rogue umpqua scenic byway, diamond lake campgrounds, boulder creek campgrounds, canyon creek campgrounds, umpqua national forest campgrounds, clearwater falls campgroud, island campgrounds, lake in the woods campgrounds, bogus creek campgrounds, devil's campground on cow creek, cedar creek campground on brice creek, rujada campground on layng creek, apple creek campgrounds, whitehorse falls campground, susan creek waterfalls, north umpqua river, south umpqua river, umpqua river hiking trails accessed off the rogue umpqua scenic byway, forest service campgrounds, blm campgrounds, travel oregon through the cascade mountains, cavitt creek recreation area, deadline falls, steelhead in the umpqua river, angling, hiking trails to lemolo waterfalls, clearwater waterfalls, whitehorse waterfalls, clearwater river, toketee lake, umpqua hot springs, steamboat creek waterfalls, warm springs waterfalls, lemolo lake; hiking trails on the little river in the umpqua river watershed in the umpqua national forest: deer creek waterfalls, grotto falls, hemlock waterfalls, hemlock lake, cavitt creek waterfalls, recreation area, shadow waterfalls, yakso waterfalls; hiking trails on the south umpqua river watershed: south umpqua waterfalls, campbell waterfalls, hiking trails in theboulder creek wilderness area, hiking trails in the mt thielsen rogue umpqua divide wilderness area, cathedral waterfalls off the south umpqua river; hiking trails in the row river watershed: moon, spirit and pinard waterfalls.

Forward ~ Campgrounds in the Little River Watershed.

Back ~ Campgrounds on the wild and scenic Umpqua River on the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway.

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Explore the Umpqua Waterfall Tour on the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway: Directions, Scenery, Map; can include Crater Lake National Park: Introduction, & the Diverse Loop Tour also on the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway, as well the Crater Lake Hwy: Directions, Map & Scenery ~ includes Crater Lake: Both include sightseeing, hiking & biking trails, waterfalls, mountains & more. Combine the two tours.

Steamboat Creek off the wild and scenic Umpqua River in the Umpqua National Forest depicted above.

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