Hike: Union Creek

Details: With ears still ringing from the 4th of July fireworks, we will engage in a much more tranquil venture with a mostly level hike along peaceful and serene Union Creek.

Driving time: 2 hours, 25 minutes
Driving directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7vRD9ktAxP7k28iB7
Entry or parking fee: none

Hiking route: This hike is an out-and-back on the Union Creek Trail, beginning at the trailhead behind the Union Creek Store. We'll turn around at Union Creek Falls
Difficulty level: Moderate
Distance: 8.2 miles
Elevation gain: 330 feet

Pluses: Lush and leafy forest, a picturesque waterfall, and Union Creek all hike long. And speaking of hikes, this one is mostly level, a rarity for us.

Minuses: The mosquitoes will be happy to see us. The feeling is not mutual.

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

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.

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/

"Few people know how to take a walk. The qualifications are endurance, plain clothes, old shoes, an eye for nature, good humor, vast curiosity, good speech, good silence
and nothing too much...."
----Ralph Waldo Emerson,
----Country Life, 1858. See less

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• Next month, 7th June, 08:00 am, Hike: Soda Mountain in Roseburg

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