The Umpqua, a wild and scenic river
on the Rogue Umpqua National Scenic Byway in Oregon

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The beautiful Umpqua River - impossible to capture in a photograph

The wild and scenic Umpqua River and the path is carves through the mountains is the most beautiful river. I have found others I thought to be as beautiful, but none more so. When a friend from the Netherlands was planning a return trip to Oregon, and we were talking about places to go and sights to see, we decided on both the McKenzie and the Umpqua. I described the McKenzie, saying it was beautiful, but beauty defined by charm and whimsy. I described the Umpqua's beauty as grace and elegance. Just to let you know we did the Waterfall Tour hiking trail on the McKenzie, and Jeroen REALLY liked that portion of the river. And truly, it is spectacular, but if we're speaking of a continuous drive along the Umpqua from Roseburg until it leaves the highway up above Toketee, the Umpqua far and surpasses the McKenzie. I've spoken to Forest Service people who have worked on both rivers. If they are working on the McKenzie presently, they always want to go back to the Umpqua. Still, as I said, the Waterfall Tour Hiking Trail on the McKenzie is spectacular. Take in both of them if you can. In addition to the bounty of nature's beauty, the wild and scenic Umpqua River offers a variety of vacation recreation opportunities: Waterfalls, Rivers, the Umpqua National Forest - Hiking, Mountain biking, Horseback Riding, Angling, Fly-fishing, wildlife viewing, swimming, camping, rafting, kayaking ... You decide.

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Forward ~ Fern Falls, seasonal waterfall, viewed on the Tioga segment of the north Umpqua River hiking trail.

Back ~ Deadline Falls on the wild and scenic
Umpqua River in autumn.

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

Poison Oak can be a problem at these elevations. Although not usually on the major trails described in this site. One winter, I stopped at a little pull-off and walked down to the river. Not on a trail or anything. I just walked across the bank to the river. I saw poison oak there. If you want to see a picture to help you recognize it when it's green - it stands out much better when it's red, there's one here.

 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

 
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.

Twin Lakes in the Umpqua National Forest

Twin Lakes, being so comprehensive in what the hike has to offer: graceful lakes, mountain cliff and grottoes, wildflowers, expansive views of mountains, old growth Doug Firs, campsites, handcrafted picnic tables, a dock and camping shelters, merits its own section: Directions, description and facilities available.

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, 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 National
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: Travel Directions Map and Scenery. Experience the columnar basalt of Toketee Waterfalls, tumultuous Watson Falls ... the wild & scenic Umpqua River in the Umpqua National Forest. Arriving the north entrance, enjoy Crater Lake National Park too.

Directions to & Day Trips in either Oregon or California of about 100 miles from the retreat.

Little known Scenic Places to explore: 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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 walking riverside at gathering light ... a retreat located in southern oregon near crater lake national park: cabins, tree houses in the forest on the river. travel to gathering light ... a retreat on the wild and scenic umpqua river, traveling the rogue umpqua scenic byway in the cascade mountains of oregon and see crater lake national park in oregon too.

Contact Brad at Gathering Light ... a retreat.

Walking riverside (pictured above) at Gathering Light ... a retreat. Rustic simplicity, a place to "Just Be", Gathering Light is nestled on the banks of the river, surrounded by the Fremont Winema National Forest of southern Oregon and not far from Crater Lake National Park.