| Rogue–Umpqua Divide Wilderness | |
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| Location | Douglas County, Oregon, United States |
| Nearest city | Eagle Point, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 43°03′59″N122°27′46″W / 43.06639°N 122.46278°W /43.06639; -122.46278 |
| Area | 33,200 acres (13,400 ha) |
| Established | 1984 |
| Governing body | United States Forest Service |
TheRogue–Umpqua Divide Wilderness is awilderness area located in theRogue River – Siskiyou andUmpqua National Forests in theKlamath Mountains ofOregon, United States. It was established by theUnited States Congress in 1984 and comprises 33,200 acres (13,400 ha).[1]
The Rogue–Umpqua Divide Wilderness is 10 miles (16 km) west ofCrater Lake National Park along the dividing ridge between theRogue andUmpqua Rivers. Elevations range from 3,000 to 6,783 feet (914 to 2,070 m) at the summit of Fish Mountain. Volcanic activity created many unique volcanic andsedimentary rock outcrops.[1][2]
Most of the Rogue–Umpqua Divide is covered in a dense forest composed ofsugar pine,grand fir,mountain hemlock,western white pine,incense cedar,subalpine fir,western redcedar,white fir,ponderosa pine,Douglas-fir,Alaska cedar, shastared fir,lodgepole pine,pacific silver fir,western hemlock, andwhitebark pine.[3]
The Acker Divide and Cripple Camp trails lead through large stands ofold-growth forests.[3]
Popular recreational activities in the Wilderness include hiking, camping, and wildlife watching. Approximately 100 miles (160 km) of trails criss-cross the wilderness. The most popular is the 31.4-mile (50.5 km) Rogue–Umpqua Divide National Recreation Trail, which offers exceptional views to the east and west as it weaves across the crest of the divide.[4]
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