North Umpqua Trail - Tioga Segment
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North Umpqua Trail - Tioga Segment
Bureau of Land Management
Backcountry Trail
- Length
11 miles
- Elevation Gain
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- Route Type
out & back
(1 review)
- Length
11 miles - Elevation Gain
-- - Route Type
out & back
The Swiftwater Trailhead is the western end of the North Umpqua Trail. The Tioga Segment is the lowest in elevation and provides year-round recreation opportunities. The trail winds through old-growth forests of Douglas-fir, hemlock, and sugar pine, with trees often over six feet in diameter.
Trail mile 0. Photo by Michael.
Fall colors. Photo by Gabrielle Webster.
Kali on trail watch. Photo by Gabrielle Webster.
Fall colors reflecting on the water. Photo by Gabrielle Webster.
Kali checking out the interpretive sign overlooking falls. Photo by Gabrielle Webster.
Tioga bridge, a pedestrian crossing across the Umpqua.
Photo by Michael.
Puffballs along the trail. Photo by Michael.
The Umpqua River from Stillwater Bridge, at the start of the trail. Photo by Michael.
Location: Along Umpqua R near Glide and Idelwyld Park. East of Roseburg, Oregon
- States: Oregon
- Counties: Douglas
The Swiftwater Trailhead is the western end of the North Umpqua Trail. The Tioga Segment is the lowest in elevation and provides year-round recreation opportunities. The trail winds through old-growth forests of Douglas-fir, hemlock, and sugar pine, with trees often over six feet in diameter.
The first quarter-mile of the trail is accessible to persons with disabilities and provides easy access to Deadline Falls. Travel another 1.5 miles through the attractive forested fern groves to the small, but picturesque, Fern Creek Falls. Day-hikers can venture a few more miles through riparian and forested areas, to Bob Butte. Then it's up the trail to a rock outcrop meadow and suggested turnaround for day-hikers. Beyond this, the trail drops down and meanders for many miles, close to the North Umpqua River.
Hikers who want to complete all 15.7 miles might consider spending the night due to the long distance. There are no developed campsites, although primitive "no-trace" camping is allowed off the trail.
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Reviews
A classic trail, but never far from the highway.
This section of the Umpqua River Trail follows the north bank of the river, starting across the bridge from Stillwater Park. Old growth douglas fir and big-leaf maple are highlights of this section. The trail provides a well-maintained path with footbridges and even a massive pedestrian only wooden bridge, the Tioga bridge. In all, this is a really nice experience. My only complaint, in the sections that I walked, was that the traffic noise from across the river sometimes bled into the silence. Highway 138 is never far away and can be quite busy on good weather weekends. Still, for an easily accessible recreation trail, the Umpqua is a treasure.
Allowed Uses:
Bicycling Dogs, on leash Equestrian Hiking/WalkingOther Activities
- Camping
- Fishing
Public Contact
LauraBLM, Roseburg District
777 NW Garden Valley Blvd.
Roseburg, OR 97470
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- Part of a Trail System? No
- Surface (primary): Soil
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- Certified as an NRT
Sep 1, 1992