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Noonday Trail
Monday, April 1, 2024
| Other Names | Noonday Wagon Road Trail, Brice Creek Trail, Champion Creek Trailhead, Umpqua National Forest, Bohemia Mining District |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Originally a wagon road used by early miners during the late 1800's, this historic trail is now primarily a dirt road with a few washouts that follows Champion Creek. The trail starts as a hill climb from Champion Creek Trailhead and then levels off.
The area is scenic and has beautiful views of waterfalls and of the Cascade Mountain Range. The trail is mostly accessible during late spring through fall.
Nearby Fairview Peak Lookout Site has a 53' lookout tower and a furnished cabin available for rent. A gate combination code is required to access the lookout site which is only given out to customers who are renting the tower.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Oregon ATV Permit stickers required |
| Dates Open | Late Spring - Late Fall | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | An operating permit issued for another state will be honored, but only if the issuing state also honors Oregon operating permits. (As of October 1, 2021, Oregon no longer honors stickers from Washington.) (AZ, CA, ID, IN, MO, NV, PA, SC, UT, VT) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (99 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | Not Recommended some sections have steep and narrow switchbacks |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | Oregon ATV Permit stickers required some sections have steep and narrow switchbacks |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | no trailblazing |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 7 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1900 to 5400 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks |  Some | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 20-30 Miles (W) | Village Green Chevron (541) 942-2131 |
| Diesel | 20-30 Miles (W) | Village Green Chevron (541) 942-2131 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (W) | Baker Bay Park (541) 682-2000 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (W) | Shoreview Park (541) 946-1436 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (W) | Sharps Creek Recreation Site (541) 683-6600 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (W) | Hobo and Lund Park Campground (541) 767-5000 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (W) | Killion's Market (541) 767-9690 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Dorena, OR | ||
| Address | Brice Creek Road, Dorena, OR 97434 | ||
| From: Eugene, OR
1) Take I-5 South to Exit 174 2) Turn left (east) off the exit ramp onto Row River Road, continue 19 miles 3) Veer right on Brice Creek Road #2470, continue 8.2 miles 4) Turn right on Champion Creek Country Road #2473, continue .2 miles for lower trailhead on the left. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Umpqua National Forest - Cottage Grove Ranger District 78405 Cedar Park Road Cottage Grove, OR 97424 (541) 767-5000 mailroom_r6_umpqua@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Oregon ATV Safety Education Card (877) 772-3359 atv.info@state.or.us www.oregon.gov |
| Contact Info | Oregon State Parks Online Store 725 Summer Street NE, Suite C Salem, OR 97301 (800) 551-6949 park.info@oregon.gov store.oregonstateparks.org |
Noonday Trail Photo
Photo by Jason M. (Thank You!)
Noonday Trail Photo
Photo by Jason M. (Thank You!)
Noonday Trail Photo
Photo by Jason M. (Thank You!)
Noonday Trail Photo
Photo by Jason M. (Thank You!)
Noonday Trail Photo
Photo by Jason M. (Thank You!)
Noonday Trail Photo
Photo by Jason M. (Thank You!)
Noonday Trail Photo
Photo by Jason M. (Thank You!)
Noonday Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/30/2013 (Thanks!)
Noonday Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/30/2013 (Thanks!)
Noonday Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/30/2013 (Thanks!)
Noonday Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/30/2013 (Thanks!)
Noonday Trail Photo
Photo by Jason M. (Thank You!)
Noonday Trail Photo
Photo by Jason M. (Thank You!)
Noonday Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/30/2013 (Thanks!)
Noonday Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/30/2013 (Thanks!)
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