Hike of the month:
Watson Falls
Mileage: 1 mile loop w/ 425 ft. elevation gain Difficulty: Easy General location: 61 miles east of Roseburg - Umpqua National Forest Permits required: none Trail allows: Dogs Watson Falls is a lovely little loop with some awesome fall foliage that starts to turn some time in September. Even though the waterfall flow isn't as impressive in September as it would be in April, this lovely hike is perfect to stretch your legs and soak up some crisp early fall air and some glorious colors! Check this out:⚠️NEW Hike Oregon guidebook!
You can now order your copy of the brand new and the first of many booklets - Hike Oregon's Favorites Near Oakridge: 10 Awesome Hikes Within 1 Hour of Town! Just like my other hiking guidebooks, each hike write-up features a topographical map with a scannable QR code so you can have the map on your phone, color pictures, detailed driving directions to the hike from Oakridge, and in the back of the booklet I include 15 honorable mention hikes, my favorite eateries and coffee shops in town as well. If you don't want/need a physical copy of this booklet, you can purchase the PDF to have on your phone or computer. 
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What trails are currently accessible:With the wildfire devastation that occurred in Oregon in September 2020, and from the fires from 2021, 2022 and 2023 and now, it can be difficult to know what trails are open and accessible for hiking.
Check out what Hike Oregon trails and roads are currently accessible: Videos:Check out this video about some pros and cons of hiking with a pup!
Check out this amazing hidden gem located between Blue River and Westfir!
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