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Difficulty:
Easy
Elevation Gain:
400 Feet
High Point:
1,800 Feet
Length:
5.5 Miles
Low Point:
1,400 Feet
Trail Number:
1,403
Usage:
Moderate
Reservation:
No
Season:
Year-round
From Cottage Grove, The trailhead is 25 miles southeast of Cottage Grove. From Cottage Grove, travel on I-5 to exit 174 and follow signs east past Dorena Reservoir (either side) to junction of Layng Creek Road #17 and Brice Creek Road #2470 (19 miles). Bear right on Road #2470 and continue:1) 3.3 miles to West Trailhead 2) 4.6 miles to Cedar Creek. Cpgd. Trailhead 3) 6.9 miles to Lund Park Trailhead 4) 8.2 miles to East End Trailhead
Location Information
The Brice Creek Trail traverses a scenic, rocky creek with numerous small waterfalls and pools. It is a popular place to spend a summer afternoon, as well as suitable for pleasant fall, mild winter and warm spring days. The old-growth forests, stream side trail and a few short open segments along cliffs provide a variety of environments to explore. Photography, fishing, camping, picnicking, berry picking and nature study are popular along Brice Creek. Plan 3 to 5 hours to hike the entire length of the trial, or several shorter trips can be made by starting from the foot bridges at Lund Park or at Cedar Creek Campground. Travel west to east for the best views of the creek. Motorized use is prohibited on Brice Creek Trail. Expect to meet hikers, mountain bikers and possibly a few horseback riders on the trail. Safety Considerations:
All water should be boiled or treated with chemicals prior to drinking. Along open steep areas, watch your footing and avoid the poison oak. Footing is particularly dangerous during freezing rain and snow storms, avoid the steep areas under those conditions.
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