Hike: Dellenback Dunes

Come hike with us on the otherworldly landscapes of Dellenback Dunes! All the sand you could ever want to look at or walk through, making Dellenback Dunes as unique a hiking experience as one can find in Oregon.

Driving time: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Driving directions: https://goo.gl/maps/2P4k2fjfozUkiGLQ6
Entry or parking fee: $5 or free with pass

Hiking route: Yet to be determined, subject to the whims, moods, and caprices of hike leader John.
Difficulty level: Moderate
Distance: 6 to 8 miles
Elevation gain: 250 feet

Pluses: The amazing dune scenery at Dellenback Dunes nearly defy description, although Frank Herbert managed to write an entire novel (Dune) after a visit to the Oregon Dunes.

Minuses: Sand, sand, and more sand can make you painfully aware of muscles you didn't even know you had.

For more information call (don't text) John at 541-673-1973.

On the day of the hike: Meet at 8 am in the Douglas County Courthouse parking lot off of Fowler St., right behind the library building.

Bring water, lunch, and appropriate clothing for hiking.

If you are riding with somebody, be prepared to share gas expenses with your driver.

Please do not attend if you feel sick, are coughing, or have a fever.

The club hikes every other Saturday, rain or shine. Hiking is free, everybody is welcome.

For a list of our upcoming hikes:
https://www.friendsoftheumpqua.org/schedule/

"Sand, surf, and selfies. Just dune it."

You may also like the following events from Friends of the Umpqua Hiking Club:

• This Saturday, 10th May, 08:00 am, Hike: Mount Pisgah in Roseburg
• This month, 24th May, 08:00 am, Hike: Rogue River Trail in Roseburg
• Next month, 7th June, 08:00 am, Hike: Soda Mountain in Roseburg

Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Roseburg.