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Timber Riders Trail, or the Timberline Trail, is a popular hiking, running, and mountain biking trail near the Sky Crest Trailhead. Although this trail is fairly well-trafficked, its not as crowded as others in the area and is a nice way to get from the Sky Crest Trailhead on the northeastern side of the Cathedral Hills area to the more central trails.

The Outback Loop trail is one of the longest loops within the Cathedral Hills Area. This trail is popular with hikers and mountain bikers alike due to its length and the fact that you can connect it with almost every other trail in the area. This section of trail traverses the southwestern edge of Cathedral Hills, connecting down to the Epsey Trailhead and parking area.

The Wild Rose Loop Trail is a little bit removed from the rest of the Cathedral Hills Trail system, making it a nice option if you want to escape the crowds of hikers, bikers, runners, and the occasional horseback rider. This trail is still pretty popular, however, so you'll probably see other folks out. To access this loop trail from the main area, follow the West (or "W") Trail from the Backside Loop.

The Backside Loop trail is a popular trail on the far southern end of the Cathedral Hills Area. This loop, like many of the trails here, can be done on its own for a short, pleasant hike through the woods, or be extended by connecting it with a multitude of other trails that crisscross the area. Be on the lookout as you hike for mountain bikers for this is an extremely popular mountain biking area.

Mount Elijah, situated in the Siskiyou Mountains of southwestern Oregon, stands at an elevation of approximately 6,411 feet and is part of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. Located near Oregon Caves National Monument, you can access the trail to Mount Elijah from within the boundaries of the monument itself, starting at the visitor center. The hike from begins and ends along the popular Big Tree Trail, where you climb through lush forests and past marble formations, offering glimpses of the unique geology and diverse plant life of the Klamath-Siskiyou region. The region is rich in biodiversity, featuring coniferous forests, alpine meadows, and wildlife such as black bears and deer. As part of the geologically complex Klamath-Siskiyou region, Mount Elijah is composed of ancient rocks and is a popular destination for hiking and camping. You can also access the mountain from outside of the monument via the Bigelow Lakes-Mount Elijah Loop Trail, which provides stunning views of the surrounding wilderness, including the Illinois Valley.

Little Illinois Falls Loop Trail is a short loop just off the Little Falls Campground. It is also accessible via a connector trail from the Jeffery Pine Loop. This trail grants you great views over the Illinois River and of a small waterfall.

Jeffery Pine Loop is a 1 mile, unpaved loop that overlooks the Illinois River. This is a lovely little loop that is nice to add on to the Eight Dollar Mountain Botanical Wayside Boardwalk across the road, and/or the Little Illinois Falls Loop Trail, which is accessed via a pleasant trail on the same side of the road as the Jeffery Pine Loop that follows the Illinois River up to the Little Falls Campsite and trail.

Eight Dollar Mountain Botanical Wayside Boardwalk is a short boardwalk that is wheelchair accessible with two overlooks that give great views over one of the larger, more easily accessible fens in the Illinois Valley. The fen is home to a unique carnivorous plant, the California pitcher plant (Darlingtonia californica). This is a great little trail to take kids on and to link with the nearby Jeffrey Pine Loop Trail and Little Falls Loop Trail if you want to lengthen your hike and explore other diverse ecosystems.