Rogue–Umpqua Divide Wilderness
| Rogue–Umpqua Divide Wilderness | |
|---|---|
wilderness area) | |
 | |
| Location | Douglas County, Oregon, United States |
| Nearest city | Eagle Point, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 43°03′59″N 122°27′46″W / 43.06639°N 122.46278°W |
| Area | 33,200 acres (13,400 ha) |
| Established | 1984 |
| Governing body | United States Forest Service |
The Rogue–Umpqua Divide Wilderness is a
Topography
The Rogue–Umpqua Divide Wilderness is 10 miles (16 km) west of Crater Lake National Park along the dividing ridge between the Rogue and Umpqua Rivers. Elevations range from 3,000 to 6,783 feet (914 to 2,070 m) at the summit of Fish Mountain. Volcanic activity created many unique volcanic and sedimentary rock outcrops.[1][2]
Vegetation
Most of the Rogue–Umpqua Divide is covered in a dense forest composed of
The Acker Divide and Cripple Camp trails lead through large stands of
Recreation
Popular recreational activities in the Wilderness include hiking, camping, and wildlife watching. Approximately 100 miles (160 km) of trails criss-cross the wilderness. The most popular is the 31.4-mile (50.5 km) Rogue–Umpqua Divide National Recreation Trail, which offers exceptional views to the east and west as it weaves across the crest of the divide.[4]
See also
- List of Oregon Wildernesses
- List of U.S. Wilderness Areas
- Wilderness Act
References
- ^ a b Rogue River – Siskiyou National Forest
- ^ Rogue–Umpqua Divide Wilderness - Public Lands Information Center
- ^ a b Umpqua National Forest
- ^ Rogue–Umpqua Divide Wilderness, Oregon - GORP
External links
- Rogue–Umpqua Divide Wilderness - Rogue River – Siskiyou National Forest
- Rogue–Umpqua Divide Wilderness - Umpqua National Forest