Friends of the Umpqua Hiking Group, is a Roseburg, Oregon hiking club providing guided hikes to the Coast, the Cascades, and all points in between!

On July 22 - Hike Hemlock Creek

The hike up Hemlock Creek has less to do with the rough and tumble creek than it does the lush forest and vegetation surrounding the stream. The tall trees and deep shade are guaranteed to keep hikers relatively cool when Roseburg is relatively hot.

Find a map here.

Driving time: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Find driving directions here.

Entry or parking fee: none

Hiking route: This will be an out and back walk, beginning at Lake in the Woods. The turnaround point will be at Hemlock Lake.

Difficulty level: Strenuous

Distance: 8.4 miles

Elevation gain: 1440 feet

Pluses: A lush and wonderfully shaded forest replete with wildflowers. The route will pass by two waterfalls and end in the verdant and expansive meadows of Yellowjacket Glade next to Hemlock Lake.

Minuses: It's all uphill from Lake in the Woods to Hemlock Lake. Mosquitoes will be happy to see us.

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.

Find our list of our upcoming hikes here.

See you on the trail!