Originally Posted by
mtnbud
FYI there is lots of climbing involved and the distances may be a little too far for the amount of days you have scheduled.
Agree, The route into Steamboat Creek is great, but there is still a lot of climbing left when you reach the North Umpqua Highway (138). However, it is possible.
It is a tough 50+ or so miles between Cottage grove and Steamboat, the old Forest Service Ranger Station on the Umpqua River. From there you will ride up one of the most beautiful rivers in Oregon, the North Umpqua. Depending on the time of year, stop and check out some of the pools in Steamboat Creek. You could see some very large steelhead.