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Designated as a "Wild and Scenic River" the North Umpqua is 106 miles of pristine waters flowing over towering waterfalls, through narrow canyons, and along old growth riparian forests. As you look at the sparkling river you can see the true meaning of the word Umpqua, which means "dancing waters" in the local Native language.

The Tioga segment follows the North Umpqua River for 8 miles through old growth forests and by a number of scenic waterfalls. Being at a lower elevation than the eastern part of the trail this section is often accessible when the higher elevations are under snow.

Deadline Falls is accessible via a short spur trail near the western end of the North Umpqua Trail. During summer and fall you can often see steelhead and salmon making their dramatic jumps over the falls as they head towards their spawning grounds further upriver.

This segment spans 13 miles (20.92 km) and is anything but unpleasant! In 1908, two rangers on horseback dubbed a four-mile ridgeline south of the river “Dread and Terror” because of the daunting prospect of combating forest fires in the thick mountain brush. Despite its name, this segment is one of the most beautiful along the North Umpqua Trail. The route traverses through lush forest with incredible views of several waterfalls and beautiful basalt cliffs, all quintessential features that make the Pacific Northwest so special.

Here, you'll find a short spur trail leading to an interpretive sign with a fantastic view of Deadline Falls. The falls themselves are less impressive than others in the area, although while you're here, you'll likely see large salmon leaping out of the water as they make their way upstream. You'll also see plenty of fish splashing in the pools below the falls, especially during migration in the summer months.

Toketee Falls is the first waterfall that you will encounter on the Sweet Creek Falls Trail. Similar to the other waterfalls, Toketee Falls is found in a lush green environment, surrounded by mossy rocks and ferns.

The name Yakso comes from the Chinook language and it means "hair of a woman". The rock wall separates the water as it falls making it resemble hair tumbling down someone's back.

This area is blessed with many beautiful waterfalls but Wolf Creek Falls is one of the best. The trail up starts with a footbridge over the Little River and is easy for the first half. There's a slight climb on the backend of the trail but the waterfall makes it worth it, especially in spring the the snow runoff is at its peak. Though it's a short trail you could spend a decent amount of time here enjoying the view while having lunch.