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Wild Rhododendrons bloom in June at Toketee Lake and
along all the mountain passes in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon.

Hiking Trails

The hiking trail to Umpqua Hot Springs from Toketee Lake

A pool, 3'x5'x2.5' has been hewn out of the travertine deposits surrounding the springs. The last time I was there, it was sheltered by a roof constructed on four poles. It's been a long time though. We usually go for the less well-known hot springs, and this is a very popular place. Water temperature is 108 degrees. The springs are located on a bare rock face 150' above the North Umpqua River. The views are amazing all along the trail and certainly so when you arrive at the hot springs. You can view Surprise Falls across the river from the pool. Swimsuits are optional, and a primitive composting toilet is located near the springs.

This hiking trail is part of the North Umpqua River Hiking Trail.

Directions Eastern Trailhead: From Roseburg, Oregon, drive east on the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway. Look for the 58 mile marker, as well as the sign for Toketee Falls, turn north onto FS Road 34, Toketee-Rigdon Road. At the bottom of the hill cross both bridges, turn left. Go 2.2 miles, turn right on FS Road 3401. Drive .7 mile to a parking lot on the left. This parking area can accommodate six vehicles. I have been there when there is only one other person at the pool. However, I've also been there when there is parking in the parking lot. :-) A Northwest Pass is required to park in this trailhead. (I have conflicting information on the website for the Umpqua National Trailhead. One set of directions for the hot springs says there is parking for 10 cars at this trailhead. Not 6.

Directions Western Trailhead: This is the Toketee Lake Trailhead, located 0.2-miles south of FS Road 34, Toketee Rigdon Road. It's on the right side of Toketee Lake Campground. Parking avialable for up to 8 vehicles. I have never begun from this trailhead. I would certainly remember the paraphenalia for the dam and hydroelectric generator hikers see from this route.

The hiking trail from the eastern trailhead:

Cross the foot bridge over the North Umpqua River to the trail. Turn right, in .1 mile you'll come to a junction, Turn to the right; climb a steep narrow trail for .2 mile. You'll come to another fork, turn to the right and climb another steep narrow trail for .2 mile. Again, you'll come to a fork, turn uphill to the left. You'll see the hot springs under a covered shelter.

Protect our National Forests and Wilderness Areas. Leave NO Trace!

Forward ~ Hiking the trail to Watson Falls in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon.

Back ~ Hiking trails in the Umpqua National Forest: Clearwater River.

USFS: Umpqua National Forest. BLM: Roseburg
District of the Bureau of Land Management.

Plan your visit to the many waterfalls and hiking trails in the Umpqua National Forest. Want to learn more about the campgrounds on the North Umpqua River and others in the Umpqua River watershed?

The Clearwater River, true to its name, pictured on the right.

clearwater river in the umpqua national forest; 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, apple creek campground, steamboat falls campground, williams creek and eagle rock campgrounds, horseshoe bend and canton creek campgrounds, devil's campground on cow creek, cedar creek campground on brice creek, rujada campground on layng creek, whitehorse falls and clearwater falls campgrounds, susan creek waterfalls, north umpqua river, medicine creek native pictorgraphs, indian pictographs, south umpqua river, umpqua river hiking trails accessed off the rogue umpqua scenic byway, forest service campgrounds, blm campgrounds, 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 the boulder creek wilderness area, hiking trails in the mt thielsen rogue umpqua divide wilderness area, old growth forests, cathedral waterfalls off the south umpqua river; hiking trails in the row river watershed: moon, spirit and pinard waterfalls.

 
Camping in the Umpqua National Forest & those areas managed by the Roseburg BLM

Directions to campgrounds in the Diamond Lake District of the Umpqua National Forest. Directions to campgrounds in the North Umpqua River district. The campgrounds for both districts are off the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway, many are on the wild and scenic Umpqua River. All fall between the north entrance to Crater Lake National Park and I-5 at Roseburg, Oregon. Boulder Flat is the last one in the North Umpqua district. After that you're in the Diamond Lake District. Directions to campgrounds in the Little River watershed of the North Umpqua River. Directions to camping facilities in the Row River watershed of the Umpqua River. Directions to campgrounds on the south Umpqua River also in the Umpqua River watershed.

 
Hiking Trails in the Umpqua River watershed in the Umpqua National Forest:

Directions for hiking trails to waterfalls and other points of interest in the Row River Watershed of the wild and scenic Umpqua River in the Umpqua National Forest. As well as Directions for the Umpqua River Trail - 12 hiking trails riverside. Directions for hiking trails to the many waterfalls on the wild and scenic Umpqua River off the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway. Directions for hiking trails in the south Umpqua watershed. Directions for hiking trails in the Little River watershed. All within the magnificent Umpqua National Forest.

Enjoy the North Umpqua Waterfalls Tour on the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway:

Can include Crater Lake National Park: Introduction.

Travel Directions, Map and Scenery ~ can include Crater Lake National Park: Introduction. Experience: splendid scenery, hiking trails for intrepid hikers and those with less enthusiam. Enjoy the magnificent the wild and scenic Umpqua River, the diversity of the Umpqua National forest, Umpqua hot springs near Toketee Campground, rafting on the rapids, hiking the beautiful trail along the Umpqua gorge to magnificent Toketee Waterfalls, my favorite, and the favorite of anyone I've ever spoken to. Hike through a forest garden of dense wild rhododendrons at Warm Spring Waterfalls. Hike the trails to experience the wonder of tumultuous Watson Falls. Don't forget Lemolo Waterfalls and Lemolo Lake. And when you arrive at the north entrance partake the splendor of Crater Lake - Enjoy beauty.

Enjoy the Diverse Loop Tour on the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway and the Crater Lake Hwy:

Includes Crater Lake National Park: Introduction.

Travel Directions, Map and Scenery. Experience: splendid scenery, hiking trails for intrepid hikers and those with less enthusiam, experience the majestic Rogue River Gorge at Union Creek and the Natural Bridge, waterfalls, the Rogue River Hiking Trail, hiking trails to Muir Creek Waterfalls and National Creek Waterfalls all in the Rogue - Siskiyou National Forest. Enjoy hiking trails to Mill Creek Waterfalls, Barr Creek Waterfalls and Pearsoney Waterfalls in Prospect, Oregon. Or just stand on the historic Prospect bridge and enjoy the panorama of the Avenue of Giant Boulders. Hike down to the water's edge if you've a mind to.

Combine the Umpqua Waterfalls and the Diverse Loop Tours

Traveling Oregon on the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway and the Crater Lake Hwy: Directions.

Travel Oregon and northern California while staying at Gathering Light ... a retreat
located in southern Oregon near Crater Lake National Park.

Travel on the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway to Gathering Light ... a retreat: Directions Map & Scenery. Experience the columnar basalt of Toketee Waterfalls, tumultuous Watson Falls ... the wild & scenic Umpqua River in the Umpqua National Forest. Arriving at the north entrance of Crater Lake National Park, enjoy Crater Lake too.

Travel Directions to & Day Trips of about 100 miles from the retreat.

Little known Scenic Places to explore nature: hiking, trails, wetlands, national wildlife refuges, mountains, wilderness areas, river gorges & more near Crater Lake National Park & the retreat: Travel Directions, Map & Scenery.

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The pinnacles at the south entrance to Crater Lake National Park, on the Crater Lake Hwy. Not far from the retreat.

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