This 3.6-mile (5.79 km) stretch, part of the Calf Segment of the North Umpqua Trail, is beautiful, offering a bird's-eye view of the river before reaching a fantastic old-growth Douglas-fir grove with trees over 800 years old. The trail crosses the river near Wilson Creek, where you can see the Weeping Rocks spawning beds. This area, located just off Highway 138 on Forest Road 4770, is where salmon return each year from September to November. In spring, the eggs hatch, and young salmon spend only a few months in the river before heading to the Pacific Ocean.
** It is important to note that there is little shoulder on the bridge, so keep an eye out for traffic and use caution when crossing.