Friends of the Umpqua Hiking Club

Friends of the Umpqua Hiking Club Friends of the Umpqua is a Roseburg, Oregon club dedicated to the wonderful avocation that is hiking Do I have to “join” the club in order to hike? Of course!

The simple answer is “No”. Anyone who shows up can hike! Our hikes are open to the public at no cost. Seriously though, how much does it cost? Hiking with the club is ALWAYS free! However, if you want to become an actual member, membership dues are only $10 per year per household. This will get you on our email list, from which you will receive updates on any schedule changes, upcoming events, etc

. You will also be able to attend our quarterly meetings where we determine our hikes for the next quarter. Ok, so when and where do we meet for the hikes? The group meets at 8 am in the Douglas County Courthouse parking lot off Fowler St., behind the library, unless otherwise advertised or designated by the coordinator. All hikers must sign in when we first meet in the morning. What should I bring? Each person should bring water, lunch, layers of clothing including raingear. You should wear seasoned boots or proper hiking shoes. How far are we going? In general, most hikes take an hour to an hour and a half driving time each direction, but can occasionally take longer. Listed driving time to trailheads and hike length are estimates only. Can I get a ride? We encourage carpooling, but it is not required. Expect to share gas expenses if you do. The driver decides on carpool expenses taking into consideration distance traveled, amount of gas consumed, number of passengers etc. What safety precautions should I take? Each hiker hikes at his or her own risk and is responsible for his or her own health, safety and welfare. Please heed all instructions from the hike coordinator prior to and during the hike. During the hike, stay with the group and on the trail. If lost, stay put. Hiking destinations may be changed due to weather and/or road conditions or other concerns. How can I get more information about the hike? Call the hike coordinator for more information if you have questions. The contact info for the hike coordinator is listed on the event page for the hike. Where is the hike schedule? The schedule is listed here on Facebook and our website, http://www.friendsoftheumpqua.org. Hikes are also advertised in the News Review

04/09/2026

Due to the severe weather forecast, we have changed the April 11 hike from Cape Perpetua to North Bank Habitat.

A great hike with great people! Umpqua Hot Springs segment of the North Umpqua Trail
04/03/2026

A great hike with great people! Umpqua Hot Springs segment of the North Umpqua Trail

MARCH 28, 2026 On this beautiful March day, we headed up the North Umpqua Trail and hiked the Umpqua Hot Springs segment. It’s about an 8-mile roundtrip hike...

Due to new restrictions set by regulatory agencies, Oregon no longer allows the use of footwear on designated hiking tra...
04/01/2026

Due to new restrictions set by regulatory agencies, Oregon no longer allows the use of footwear on designated hiking trails. To prevent the possible spread of harmful organisms and/or invasive species that could be transferred from footwear to sensitive ecosystems, hikers must hike barefoot on all designated hiking trails.
These new restrictions are affective as of today, April 1, 2026 and will be enforced on all our future hikes.

What could be sweeter than a Valentine's Day hike at Bastendorff? 🥰
02/17/2026

What could be sweeter than a Valentine's Day hike at Bastendorff? 🥰

FEBRUARY 14, 2026 This hike has it all: The beach, the bog, and the bluffs! And all in a 3-mile trek. The real star of the show is Yoakam Point, where you ca...

2 of 2: “So, that’s where I put those!” We found video footage from 2 hikes back in 2021. This one is Boccard Point near...
01/25/2026

2 of 2: “So, that’s where I put those!” We found video footage from 2 hikes back in 2021. This one is Boccard Point near the Oregon/California border. Enjoy!

MAY 15, 2021 (Late posting, video rediscovered) This difficult 10-mile out-and-back hike follows the Pacific Crest Trail for most of the way until it eventua...

1 of 2: “So, that’s where I put those!” We found video footage from 2 hikes back in 2021. This one is Cathedral Hills in...
01/25/2026

1 of 2: “So, that’s where I put those!” We found video footage from 2 hikes back in 2021. This one is Cathedral Hills in Grants Pass. This is a must-do hike in the spring. Enjoy!

APRIL 17, 2021 (Late posting, video rediscovered)Cathedral Hills in Grants Pass makes for a great spring hike! With flowers all abloom, it makes for a worthw...

A splendid hike under blue skies with great people. What more can you ask for? 😀
01/23/2026

A splendid hike under blue skies with great people. What more can you ask for? 😀

January 17, 2026 This moderate hike that comes in around 4 miles could be easily overlooked by the casual passerby on Seven Devils Road on the way to Charles...

12/19/2025

LATE UPDATE:
Tomorrow's hike (12/20) has been changed to North Bank Habitat.

This hike was a walk in the park... Mildred Kanipe Park, that is! 😄
12/13/2025

This hike was a walk in the park... Mildred Kanipe Park, that is! 😄

December 6, 2025 Mildred Kanipe Park contains a spaghetti map of trails that gives hikers plenty of options when it comes to what routes they want to take. T...

Yesterday we were saddened to learn that Edwin, one of our longtime hiking stalwarts, has gone on his last hike. We will...
11/23/2025

Yesterday we were saddened to learn that Edwin, one of our longtime hiking stalwarts, has gone on his last hike. We will miss his easy companionship on the trail as we struggled to keep up with him, as well as all his efforts for the betterment of the club. We offer our thoughts and condolences to his family and many friends.

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