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Rogue Umpqua Divide Wilderness: Rogue-Siskiyou
The 35,701 acre Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness is located in southwest Oregon, ten miles west of Crater Lake National Park. Elevations range from 3000 to 6800 feet along the divide between the Rogue and Umpqua Rivers. Geologic history has created many unique volcanic and sedimentary rock outcrops. Dense conifer forest gives way to a mosaic of big trees and sub-alpine meadows in the higher elevations.
Meadow wildflowers are abundant in summer and diverse plant communities provide habitat for everything from hummingbirds to black bears. Water is abundant in streams and a handful of lakes. About 100 miles of trails access the area, providing loop opportunities and ridgetop vistas. Nearly all trails in the Rogue-Umpqua Divide pass through sub-alpine meadows. For those who want to experience large old-growth forests, Acker Divide Trail #1437 and Cripple Camp Trail #1435 have these qualities.
Snow accumulations are transitory below 4000 feet and the entire area is usually snow free by mid-July.
- Key access points: Trailhead and trail information.
At a Glance
| Restrictions: | Nation-Wide Wilderness Regulations:
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Wild Rogue Wilderness Regulations:
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General Information
Directions:Trailheads and trails that access Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness at Rogue River- Siskiyou National Forest
- Buck Canyon Trailhead – provides access to Buck Canyon Trail #1046.
- Meadow Creek Trailhead - provides access to Meadow Creek Trail #1044.
- Hummingbird Meadows Trailhead - provides access to Hummingbird Meadows Trail #1046A.
- Wiley Camp Trailhead (area is unavailable)- provides access to Wiley Camp Trail #106B (area is unavailable).
- Hole-in-the-Ground Trailhead (area is unavailable) - provides access to Hole-In-The-Ground Trail #1047.
See also:
Umpqua National Forest Rogue-Umpua Divide Wilderness information.
General Notes:
Topo maps
Abbott Butte, Buckeye Lake, Fish Creek Desert, Fish Mountain, Hamaker Butte, Union Creek. Download free U.S. Forest Service Topo maps.
Wilderness.net
Go to Wilderness.net for online maps and other important Wilderness information.
Activities
Day Hiking
- About 100 miles of trails access the area, providing loop opportunities and ridgetop vistas.
Backpacking
Horse Riding
- About 100 miles of trails access the area, providing loop opportunities and ridgetop vistas.
Location