The North Umpqua Trail - Planning Your Trek

The North Umpqua Trail offers 12 primary trailheads which provide parking and access to segments varying from 3.5 to 15.7 miles in length. For campgrounds nearest the trailhead, check the segment maps on this website or in the brochure. Primitive camping along the trail is allowed but it is recommended in locations out of view from other trail users. Mott is the only trailhead with drinking water.

Natural occurrences such as slides, forest fires, fallen trees, and snow pack affect trail users. Contact the offices listed on the Contact Information page for current trail conditions.

DIFFICULTY LEVELS

The difficulty level of a trail is determined by the challenge it presents to the physical ability of the average hiker.

Easy: Grades: Less than 10%
Trail width: 24+ inches
Surface: Relatively smooth
Moderate: Grades: 10% to 15%, up to 30%
Trail width: 12 to 24 inches
Surface: Can be rough
Difficult: Grades: 15% to 20%, up to 30%
Trail width: 12 inches
Surface: rough Distance: May be long

TRAIL SAFETY & COURTESY

Carry an ample supply of water. Do not drink untreated water.
Know your hiking limit. Some trail segments are very long.
Hikers and mountain bikers should move to the side or just off the trail when encountering horseback riders.
Mountain bikers should travel at a safe speed on the trail.
Bikers and equestrians should give verbal warning when nearing hikers from the rear or on blind curves.

After hiking, inspect yourself for ticks, which attach themselves and live off the blood of mammals. Ticks can transmit Lyme disease.
Wasps, hornets and yellow jackets are a common occurrence along the trail. Carry necessary kits, if needed.
Check seasonal fire restrictions before lighting a campfire. For the BLM portion, call the Douglas Forest Protection Association at 541.672.6507. For segments on the Umpqua National Forest, call the corresponding ranger district listed on the Contact Information Page.

MAP LEGENDS

Physical Image Description	What Image Means on Brochure
Signs (white) with Lettering (black)	Highway, Road
Large Hiker (brown) Illustration	Primary Trailhead
Small Hiker (black) Illustration	Other Trail Access Point
Thick, dashed line (brown)	North Umpqua Trail
Thin, dashed line (green)	Other Trail
Circle (brown) with number (white)	Interest Area
Squares (black or blue) with tent (white) Illustration	Developed Campground (blue indicates disabled accessible)
Tent Illustration (green)	Dispersed Campsite (limited facilities)
Squares (black or blue) with Picnic Table Illustration	Picnic/Day-Use Area
Man Riding Horse (black)	Horse Camp
Little House with Flag Illustration (black)	USFS Ranger Station
Rectangle (white)	Wilderness Area

TRAILHEAD FACILITIES

Physical Image Description	What Image Means on Brochure
Squares (blue) with Hiker and Handicap (white) Illustration	Trail
Squares (blue or black) with Man and Woman Illustration (white)	Restroom
Squares (blue or black) with Picnic Table Illustration (white)	Picnic/Day-Use Area
Squares (blue or black) with Tent Illustration (white)	Campground
Squares (black) with Running Faucet Illustration (white)	Drinking Water
NOTE: Blue Symbols indicate sites with accessible facilities for people with disabilities