Description
- The wilderness features several hiking trails and numerous creeks for visitors to enjoy. Other features include Rattlesnake Rock, Old Man Rock, Perry Butte, Silver Rock and Spring Mountain.
Recreation - Activities inlcude hiking, backpacking, and camping. Climate - Climate on the Umpqua changes with elevation. The area receives a high amount of precipitation. Much of the precipitation comes from October to April in the form of rain at the low elevations and as wet heavy snow in the higher elevations. Although snow is possible in the lowest elevations, it is infrequent. Much of the Umpqua National Forest is at the 3000-4000 foot elevation and averages about 60 inches of rain per year. Late spring, summer and early autumn tend to bring clear, sunny days with moderate temperatures. Location -
The Boulder Creek Wilderness is located just north of the North Umpqua River in the central portion of the Umpqua National Forest. The wilderness may be accessed via Roads 4775, 4760, and 3810.
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