Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway
Umpqua National Forest, Douglas County, OR
Point-to-point trail in Umpqua National Forest, Douglas County, OR. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 163.1 mi (262.4 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 7,592 ft (2,314 m)
- Est. Time
- 56 hr 20 min
- High point
- 5,436 ft (1,657 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Black Mud Summit 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from start
- Visitor center: US Forest Station, North Umpqua Ranger Station 16.3 mi (26.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Bogus Creek Campground 34.7 mi (55.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Williams Creek Campground 36.9 mi (59.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Island Campground 39.8 mi (64 km) from start
- Campsite: Apple Creek Campground 43.3 mi (69.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Eagle Rock Campground 50.4 mi (81.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Boulder Flat 52.2 mi (84 km) from start
- Waterfall: Toketee Falls 58.5 mi (94.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Briggs Camp 66.4 mi (106.9 km) from start
- Campsite: Thielsen Forest Camp 73.1 mi (117.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Mt Thielson Viewpoint 83.2 mi (133.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Mazama Viewpoint 88 mi (141.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Farewell Bend Campground 107 mi (172.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Rogue Gorge 107.5 mi (173 km) from start
- Viewpoint 107.5 mi (173 km) from start
- Campsite 135.9 mi (218.8 km) from start
- Waterfall: Dillon Falls 160.4 mi (258.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 162.7 mi (261.8 km) from start
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Questions about Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway
How long is Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway?
Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway is 163.1 mi (262.4 km) long. Most people take about 56 hr 20 min. It climbs 7,592 ft (2,314 m) in total, up to a high point of 5,436 ft (1,657 m).
How hard is Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 83.2 mi (133.9 km), 88 mi (141.7 km), 106.9 mi (172 km).
Is Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway shaded?
Partly shaded (45% under trees).
What can you do on Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway?
El Dorado, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Canyon Creek Bicycles, 0.4 mi (0.6 km).
Is this a good week for Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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