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Trestle Creek Trail #1403C
Trestle Creek Trail is a narrow trail that meanders through Trestle Creek canyon and its surrounding old-growth forest, offering views of maidenhair fern, bleeding heart, Douglas fir, and cedar along the way. The trail culminates at the base of a 60-foot fan waterfall nestled in a lush, moss-covered rock grotto.
A great hike on its own, Trestle Creek Trail is also frequently tacked on to Brice Creek Trail #1403 or Upper Trestle Creek Trail #1403D for a beautiful finish to a longer hike.
Detailed trail maps and descriptions can be found in the Cottage Grove Ranger District Recreational Opportunity Guide.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | This trail is currently closed due to 2023 wildfires. Find out more: Umpqua National Forest - Alerts & Notices (usda.gov) |
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| Fees: | No |
| Open Season: | Year Round |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Closest Towns: | Cottage Grove, OR |
| Water: | Not available. Surface water should be treated. |
General Information
Directions:The trailhead begins 25 miles southeast of Cottage Grove.
From Cottage Grove, OR take exit 174 on Interstate 5, take Row River Road, #2400, east 19 miles to the junction of Layng Creek Road, #17, and Brice Creek Road, #2470. Bear right on Road #2470 and continue for another 8.2 miles to the Champion Creek Trailhead, of the Brice Creek Trail near the junction of Champion Creek Road, #2473 and Brice Creek Road, #2470. The Brice Creek Trail begins across the bridge and on the left, upstream of the trailhead. Hike one-third mile west on the Brice Creek Trail, #1403, to the Trestle Creek Falls Trail junction (just west of the Trestle Creek Trail Bridge), then travel north for another 0.3 miles to the waterfalls.
Activities
Day Hiking
- The gentle terrain and short distance (0.75 miles) from Champion Creek Trailhead makes Trestle Creek Falls a great family hike.
- Allow yourself at least one hour to hike in and out and to enjoy exploring the pools below.
- You may extend your hike by continuing west along Brice Creek Trail to Lund Park Campground (1 mile); Cedar Creek Campground (3.5 miles); or to the Brice Creek Trailhead (4.5 miles). You may alsocontinue west on Brice Creek Trail for 0.5 miles to the Upper Trestle Creek Falls Trail #1403D #1403D. This 2.5-mile trail loops back east to an upper waterfall and returns to Champion Creek Trailhead on Brice Creek Road.
Backpacking
- The gentle terrain and short distance (0.75 miles) from Champion Creek Trailhead makes Trestle Creek Falls a great family hike.
- Allow yourself at least one hour to hike in and out and to enjoy exploring the pools below.
- You may extend your hike by continuing west along Brice Creek Trail to Lund Park Campground (1 mile); Cedar Creek Campground (3.5 miles); or to the Brice Creek Trailhead (4.5 miles). You may also continue west on Brice Creek Trail for 0.5 miles to the Upper Trestle Creek Falls Trail #1403D. This 2.5-mile trail loops back east to an upper waterfall and returns to Champion Creek Trailhead on Brice Creek Road.
| Difficulty Level: | More Difficult |
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Viewing Scenery
The trail ends at the base of a scenic 60-foot fan waterfall nestled in a lush, moss covered rock grotto surrounded by towering Douglas fir and cedar.