Our Maah Daah Hey trail bike companions recommended the North Umpqua River Trail, so we ventured north. We made a quick stop to visit friends of Philip on Lake Almanor in northern California. Camped overnight on Mt. Ashland in Oregon, then drove to Roseburg. From Roseburg, head east along the Umpqua. The trail is over 80 miles long with trailheads at regular intervals. We road the Mott and Tioga sections. These sections travel through beautiful old growth forest. They are well maintained and sparsely used. Many forest service campsites can be found along the way. We camped at Susan Creek Campground operated by the BLM. Perhaps the best campsite of our trip.
The Tioga segment is much longer and more difficult than the Mott. Lots of climbing. If you look closely at the photo below, you will see the tire tracks on my legs. Mile 5ish of 16 miles. Loose gravelly downhill. Hairpin turn. Spectacular fall.
After two days on the trails, we retreated to Ashland, OR for some R&R. More on Ashland next month.
Mineral baths and dinner out help to heal all wounds. Can't wait to get back to Susan Creek and the North Umpqua Trail!
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