| Governor Kulongoski's Recommended Hikes |
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| North Umpqua River Area |
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Toketee Falls
Directions: Turn north off Highway 138 onto road #34, the west entrance to the Toketee Ranger Station. At the bottom of the hill, turn left across a concrete bridge, then immediately left. The trailhead is at the end of the road.
Length: 0.5 miles
The Hike: This short trail leads through an old growth Douglas Fir stand, as well as Western Red Cedar, big leaf maple, and Pacific yew. The North Umpqua River is visible at several points, cascading through a narrow gorge. There is a bench at the half way point. A stairway and viewing platform await the hiker at the end of the trail with beautiful views of Toketee Falls, a double cascade dropping 120'. There is a picnic table and parking for several vehicles.
Fall Creek Falls
Directions: From Highway 138, turn north when you see the signs for Fall Creek Falls. Continue to the trailhead.
Length: 1.7 miles
The Hike: This National Recreation Trail passes through narrow crevices in large rocks. Unique volcanic columnar rock formations and scenic streamside views abound along the trail to the falls.
Fern Falls
Directions: From Highway 138, turn south when you reach the Swiftwater Bridge. The trail starts just over the bridge.
Length: 3 miles
The Hike: The trail follows the river past Deadline Falls, where the North Umpqua itself drops about eight feet. Continue to a bridge across a small creek where you can get a perfect view of Fern Falls.
Watson Falls
Directions: Turn south off Hwy. 138 onto the Fish Creek Road #37, about ¼ mile east of the Toketee Ranger Station. The trailhead is about 1/8th mile on the right.
Length: 1 mile
The Hike: The 272-foot drop of Watson Falls is one of the tallest in the state. The trail winds across the cascading creek and up to the base of the falls; an alternative trail will take you up and is quite steep, but at the end you will have gorgeous view of the falls.
Susan Creek Falls
Directions: The Susan Creek Falls trailhead is on the north side of Highway 138, roughly 12 miles east of Glide.
Length: 1 mile
The Hike: The fanning 50-foot Susan Creek Falls flows over a moss-covered rock to a pool below. Picnickers will find a shady table near the base of the falls.
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