Hiking Oregon by Lizann Dunegan

Author:Lizann Dunegan
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Falcon Guides
Published: 2021-12-16T00:00:00+00:00

U  NORTH FORK SMITH RIVER

This difficult 17.4-mile out-and-back route travels along the banks of the North Fork Smith River, which is filled with many great swimming spots. You’ll hike through a jungly coastal forest where you can admire huge old-growth Douglas firs. You are treated at the trail’s turnaround point with a great view of Kentucky Falls. To get there from Reedsport, head north on US 101, cross a bridge over the Umpqua River, and then turn right (northeast) onto Smith River Road (FR 48). After about 15 miles turn left (north) onto North Fork Road 48A. Continue about 9.5 miles to a road junction and go right toward Mapleton. Go 0.5 mile to another road junction and turn right onto FR 23. Continue 4 miles to the trailhead parking area on the left side of the road.

For more information, contact the Oregon Dunes NRA Visitor Center, 855 Hwy. 101, Reedsport 97467; (541) 271–6000; www.fs.usda.gov/siuslaw/. DeLorme: Oregon Atlas & Gazetteer: Page 40 A2.

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