Wolf Creek Falls

Here's a nice little hike that will get your legs limbered up for the more strenuous hikes during summer months.

One of the criteria I use to determine areas I like best is whether I would spend the time and effort to return again at a later date.  Wolf Creek Falls is one of those areas that I would definitely make a return trip. 

To reach the falls, take Ore 138 East from Roseburg, Oregon.  Just before entering the tiny city of Glide, turn right up Little River Road (county road 17) which takes you through rural Douglas County.  Eleven miles from this turnoff is a small parking area beside the road and a quaint footbridge taking you over Little River.

This is the trailhead for Wolf Creek Falls.  The trail meanders through dense forests all the while keeping Wolf Creek in sight.  At approximately 1.2 miles, you'll begin to hear the rushing waters of the lower falls and soon you'll hike up a small incline where you get a better view of the lower falls.

Creek flows are lower in summer,of course, but more spectacular in the spring due to run-off.  

From the lower falls, continue on the path and the upper falls come into view. 

This is the end of the trail, and what a beautiful ending it is.  The falls gently slide down a sheer rock wall and into a cool pool at the base.  It is shaded here, most of the day, and a good place to cool off when valley temperatures are hot.  This falls is one of the stops in my video of the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway.  you can see them here
The hike is not long and the climb is gentle, making this one of those places you'll want to come back to on many occasions.  There is a small campground near the falls which can accommodate RVs .

A short distance up the same highway are several other waterfalls which we'll visit later.  Happy hiking, and thanks for letting me do the driving.