Pup Prairie Trail #1434

Area Status: Open

Located in the Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness, Pup Prairie Trail #1434 runs from Acker Divide Trail #1437 to Rogue-Umpqua Divide Trail #1470 within Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness. Together, these three trails provides an opportunity for a loop hike to Hershberger Mountain, where you can view beautiful wildflowers in the spring and summer. This trail wanders in and out of a true fir forest, through glades interspersed with incense cedar, and past mountain prairies dotted with the colorful wildflowers typical of the Rogue-Umpqua Divide.

Before starting on the trail at the intersection with the Acker Divide Trail #1437, try taking a cross country hike 200 feet north of the trail junction to see a near record-setting Douglas-fir tree, measuring 10 feet 6 inches in diameter.

This trail wanders in and out of a true fir forest, through glades interspersed with Incense cedar trees and mountain meadows laced with colorful wildflowers typical of the Rogue-Umpqua Divide.

Trail elevation ranges from 5,400' at the highest point to 5,000' at the lowest. From mid fall through mid spring expect that this trail will have snow cover.

At a Glance

Open Season:	Spring - Fall
Usage:	Light
Best Season:	Summer
Restrictions:	Wilderness restrictions apply
Closest Towns:	Tiller, OR
Water:	Not available. Surface water should be treated.
Information Center:	Tiller Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

The closest access is by Cripple Camp Trail #1435 and Acker Divide Trail #1437 via Cripple Camp Trailhead.

Activities

Day Hiking

Be sure to take the cross country hike 200 feet north of where the Acker Divide and the Pup Prairie Trails intersect.
You'll be rewarded by discovering a near record-setting Douglas-fir measuring 10 feet 6 inches in diameter.
This trail also affords hikers the opportunity to do a loop hike to Hershberger Mountain and allows access to the Rogue-Umpqua Divide Trail.

Backpacking

Be sure to take the cross country hike 200 feet north of where the Acker Divide and the Pup Prairie Trails intersect.
You'll be rewarded by discovering a near record-setting Douglas-fir measuring 10 feet 6 inches in diameter.
This trail also affords hikers the opportunity to do a loop hike to Hershberger Mountain and allows access to the Rogue-Umpqua Divide Trail.

Difficulty Level:	More Difficult

Horse Riding

Be sure to take the cross-country hike 200 feet north of where the Acker Divide and the Pup Prairie Trails intersect.
You'll be rewarded by discovering a near record-setting Douglas-fir measuring 10 feet 6 inches in diameter.
This trail also affords riders the opportunity to do a loop hike to Hershberger Mountain and allows access to the Rogue-Umpqua Divide Trail.