Hiking
Hiking is a wonderful way to see and experience the many wonders of our nation’s forests. Visit your forest’s ranger district office, our All Maps page, or National Forest Store to obtain a trail map to help you plan your route based on your ability, available time and interest. Please follow these safety tips to ensure a safe journey:
- Being prepared includes knowing how to be a responsible hiker. Learn more on our Responsible Recreation page.
- Stay on marked trails.
- Don’t hike alone. Let the slowest person in your party set the pace. This is especially important when children are a part of your group.
- Leave your itinerary with a friend or family member and check in with them upon your return.
- Develop an emergency plan before you start your trip. Make sure everyone knows what to do if they become lost or a medical emergency arises. Give children whistles with the instructions to "stop and blow" if they become lost.
- Take frequent rests or vary your pace to maintain your energy level.
- Drink plenty of water, even on cool, wet days. Never drink your entire supply between refills.
- Wear appropriate clothing, including sturdy boots that are broken in and are comfortable.
- Consider using a hiking pole or walking stick to help maintain your balance in unlevel or hazardous areas.
- Be aware of your surroundings, and pre-plan your approach before hiking through more hazardous areas. Wet surfaces can be a hazard and even more so if it's on a slope.
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Abbott Creek Picnic Site
The Abbott Creek Picnic Site is within Abbot Creek Campground and offers opportunity for swimming, picnicking and fishing. FacilitiesPicnic tablesGarbage disposal
Acorn Woman Lakes
Site Open
Acorn Woman Lakes are two scenic, natural mountain lakes on the Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District that provide semi-primitive angling opportunities for coldwater and warmwater species.…
Acorn Woman Lakes Campground
Site Closed
Acorn Woman Lakes is one of more popular areas in the Applegate Recreation Area! If you want to get away from it all and really enjoy the beauty of southwest Oregon, Acorn Woman Lakes is the ideal…
Acorn Woman Peak Lookout
Site Closed
Acorn Woman Peak Lookout was constructed in 1942. It is an L-4 style cabin and is on the National Historic Site Registry. The lookout is constructed with glass windows on all sides, providing…
Applegate Lake
The picturesque 988-acre Applegate Lake is nestled in the heart of the RRSNF in the Applegate Valley, and north of the Red Buttes Wilderness Area. The lake was formed in 1980 when the Army Corps of…
Applegate River
The Applegate River, a major tributary of the Rogue River, drains a large portion of the eastern Siskiyou Mountains. Its generally-northward course begins among the snowfields and springs along the…
Bald Knob Lookout
Site Open
As dusk falls and the sun sets, enjoy spectacular views overlooking Eden Valley to the north, the Rogue River to the south, and the forests beyond, from the lookout perched on the top of Bald Knob.…
Barklow Mountain Northeast Trailhead
Provides access to: Barklow Mountain Trail #1258 which enters the north section of Copper-Salmon Wilderness from the east.FacilitiesNo picnic tableNo fire pitNo drinking waterNo toiletNo garbage…
Barklow Mountain West Trailhead
Provides access to: Barklow Mountain Trail #1258 which enters the north section of Copper-Salmon Wilderness from the west.FacilitiesNo picnic tableNo fire pitNo drinking waterNo toiletNo garbage…
Bear Camp Ridge - Brandy Peak Trailhead
FacilitiesNo picnic tableNo fire pitNo drinking waterNo toiletNo garbage disposal - Please pack it out