Brice Creek Trail (Forest Trail #1403) is one of the most scenic hikes in the Umpqua National Forest. In the early 1900s, parts of the route followed historic routes to the Bohemia Mining District.

Brice Creek Trail follows a crystal-clear creek through a deep forest of old-growth Douglas fir, cedar, and maple. The trail spans approximately 12 miles and remains open year-round.

The route winds through a mossy canyon with small waterfalls, side streams, and clear pools that are popular for swimming. If you plan to hike the full distance, consider leaving a shuttle vehicle or bicycle at your endpoint.

Along the way, you’ll find great opportunities for photography, picnicking, fishing, swimming, bicycling, and even gold panning.

Brice Creek Trailheads and Access Points

The trail is rated easy to moderate, with an elevation gain of 1,200-2,000 feet (366–610 m).

You can access the trail from several points along Brice Creek Road:

West Trailhead: The western starting point of the trail system, about 22 miles from Cottage Grove.
Cedar Creek Campground & Trailhead: Located 1.3 miles east of West Trailhead; ideal for a short hike to Brice Creek Falls.
Lund Park Campground & Trailhead: About 3.3 miles southeast of Cedar Creek; a good base for exploring sections of the trail and reaching to Trestle Creek Falls.
Hobo Campground: A small access point 0.6 miles beyond Lund Park,, often used by anglers and day hikers.
East Brice (Champion Creek) Trailhead: Located at Champion Creek, 0.6 miles east of Hobo Campground, marking the eastern end of the trail.

For the best scenery, hike upstream from the West Trailhead. Shorter day hikes can also be enjoyed from Cedar Creek or Lund Park.

Lund Park Campground

Lund Park Campground, about 26 miles east of Cottage Grove, sits along Brice Creek in a forested canyon. The site was named after miner Alex Lundberg, who once camped here on his way to the Bohemia Mining District.