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Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness: Umpqua
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
| Current Conditions: | 06/22/2022: Open |
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| Restrictions: | Wilderness restrictions apply |
| Closest Towns: | Roseburg, OR; Tiller, OR; Idleyld Park, OR; Prospect, OR |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
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General 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.
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Wilderness.net
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Directions:
Trailheads/Trails that access Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness
- Abbott Butte Trailhead– provides access to Abbott Butte Trail #1470A, Rogue-Umpqua Divide Trail #1470.
- Acker Divide Trailhead– provides access to Acker Divide Trail #1437.
- Beaver Swamp Trailhead– provides access to Beaver Swamp Trail #1569, Rocky Rim Trail #1572, and Rocky Ridge Trail#1571.
- Castle Creek Trailhead- provides access to Castle Creek Trail #1576.
- Cougar Butte Trailhead- provides access to Cougar Butte Trail #1432, Rogue-Umpqua Divide Trail #1470.
- Cripple Camp Trailhead- provides access to Cripple Camp Trail #1435which accesses Acker Divide Trail #1437, Pup Prairie Trail #1434, and Cripple Camp Shelter.
- Fish Lake Trailhead- provides access to Fish Lake Trail #1570.
- Happy Camp Trailhead– provide access to Rogue-Umpqua Divide Trail #1470, Castle Creek Trail #1576.
- Lakes Trailhead- provides access to Lakes Trail #1578.
- Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead- provides access to Rattlesnake Way Trail #1497.
- Rogue-Umpqua Divide Trailhead– provides northern access to Rogue-Umpqua Divide Trail #1470.
- Sandstone Trailhead- provides access to Sandstone Trail #1436.
- Skimmerhorn Trailhead- provides access to Acker Divide Trail #1437, Grasshopper Trail #1574, Grasshopper Mountain Trail #1580, Indian Trail #1573, and Lakes Trail #1578.
- Whitehorse Meadows Trailhead- Whitehorse Meadows Trail #1477.
See Also
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness information