Riding the NUT (North Umpqua Trail).
Good morning, Sunshine!
We spent the night at the Lake Toketee Campground, a primitive campground with lots and lots of shade.
Riding the Dear Leap segment.
We rode a short section of the Dear Leap segment of the North Umpqua Trail. The trail goes through the campground, and starts climbing as soon as you head west.
We only rode about six miles, but it had about 800’ of climbing.
After the ride, we drove a few miles to see some nearby waterfalls. Just east of Lake Toketee is Watson Falls, the second (or third) highest waterfall in Oregon.
Top of the trail.
There’s a short trail to access a couple of viewpoints.
Anyone have some JB Weld?
Next, we walked the half-mile trail to Toketee Falls. There’s a large, exposed penstock below Lake Toketee that’s spraying leaks on the road.
Tree patio
You can’t hike to the base of Toketee Falls; instead, there is a viewing platform built around a tree above the falls.
Toketee Falls
I had never been to Toketee Falls, or even traveled on Highway 138. It’s a beautiful area.
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