Friends of the Umpqua Hiking Schedule

January 4 – January 18, 2025

Upcoming hikes at a glance…

Jan 4 North Bank Habitat (Roseburg)
Jan 18 Sunset Bay to Cape Arago (Charleston)

To view details of all upcoming hikes, go to our
Events page on Facebook.
You will find the most up-to-date information on our scheduled hikes there.

Difficulty Levels:

TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN: The total accumulation of elevation you climb (gain) throughout the course of a hike.
Example: If you climb 1000 ft, then descend 500 ft, then climb 300 ft, your total elevation gain is 1,300 ft. (Your descent, or loss, does not matter. Only the gain is counted)

UPCOMING HIKES…

January 4, 2025 – North Bank Habitat
(Roseburg)

Hike Coordinator: Brad Bishop

Details: This hilly hike, just minutes from Roseburg, has amazing views of the Umpqua Valley and the surrounding mountains. The 6,500 acre preserve provides multiple hiking options that take hikers through oak groves, open meadows and grass-covered hillsides. This will be a difficult hike of about 7 miles, but shorter routes are available. All trails go uphill, which is the price to pay for those amazing views.

Map of hike:
https://caltopo.com/m/CPKQ

Driving Directions:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/PK3WxuNezeXsWe2k7
Driving time: 25 minutes

Difficulty level: Challenging to Difficult
Route: To be determined. We are at the mercy of the whims and caprices of hike leader Brad.
Distance: About 7 miles

Pluses: A short drive to the trailhead, great views of the Umpqua Valley, as long as it’s fog-free. If it is foggy, then we’ll get great views as we hike above the fog cover.

Minuses: It’s been rainy, which means boots will more than likely get muddy! All hills go uphill in the North Bank. Poison oak abounds, although it’s not an issue if you stay on trail.

For more information call or text Brad at 541-530-7983

January 8, 2025 – Quarterly Planning Meeting
(Roseburg)

DATE: JANUARY 8, 2024
time: 5:30pm
location: DOUGLAS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, ROOM 310

We will plan our next set of hikes at this meeting.
The general public is welcome to attend our meetings, especially if you are interested in seeing what we’re all about. But in a word: Hiking!

Contact Rheo at (541) 643-0727 if you have any questions.

January 18, 2025 – Sunset Bay to Cape Arago
(Charleston)

Hike Coordinator: Rheo Wheeler

Details: We’ll be hiking at Cape Arago about a week after a King Tide. However, we’ll still be looking at a 7 foot tide and if the weather stormy, then we stand a pretty good chance of seeing the waves put on their world-famous thundering show along the Oregon coast at Cape Arago.

Map of hike: https://www.mapmywalk.com/routes/view/1892718530

Driving Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xGg462nuJ2yRpsW78
Driving time: 2 hours, 15 minutes

Difficulty level: Moderate
Route: We’ll follow the coast trail from Sunset Bay to Cape Arago and back.
Distance: 7’ish miles

Pluses: Possibly an awesome wave show. If the waves underwhelm, the coast is still incredibly scenic.

Minuses: Weather is always iffy this time of year. The trail can be wet and muddy. There is a short road walk to get to Cape Arago itself.

For more information call or text Rheo at 541-643-0727.

Information on our hikes

General - Hikes occur year-round on every other Saturday. The general public is welcome.

Meet – The group meets before 8 am in the Douglas County Courthouse parking lot behind the Roseburg Public Library just off of Fowler Street. In general, most hikes take an hour to an hour and a half driving time each direction.

Alternate arrangements – Hikers who wish to meet the group at the hike destination or would like a ride and/or meet up at a different location enroute to the hiking destination should contact the hike coordinator in advance to coordinate these types of arrangements. The hike coordinator will determine the reasonability of each request and if it can be conveniently accommodated.

Pet Policy: We welcome well-behaved pets and expect owners to have full control over their pets at all times. As long as the area we are hiking in allows dogs, you are welcome to bring your friendly trail companion. Please be respectful of other hikers and clean up after your pet.

Bring – Each person should bring water, lunch, layers of clothing including raingear. If you wish to carpool, then please come prepared to share gas expenses. Driving time to trailheads and hike length are estimates only.

The hikes – Hikes are rated on a difficulty level of easy, moderate and difficult. The levels are determined by the length, altitude change, steepness, terrain, etc. Lengths of scheduled hikes are generally between 4 and 8 miles but can be longer. Options for shorter hikes and/or easier routes are nearly always available. Hikers of all levels are welcome to join us on hikes. 

Be Prepared – Wear seasoned boots. Stay with the group and on the trail. If lost, stay put. Each hiker hikes at his or her own risk and is responsible for his or her own health, safety and welfare. Hiking destinations may be changed due to weather conditions or other concerns.

The hike coordinator will have you sign a Sign in Waiver to participate.

Hikes are submitted to the News Review for publication. A schedule is also listed on this website and is posted on the club's Facebook page.

Hike destinations are subject to change at the hike coordinator's discretion due to weather conditions, etc.

For more information, see our Hike Guidelines

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