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 trail followed the historic Frank Bryce route, once used to reach 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 entire trail spans approximately 12 miles and remains open year-round.

The route winds along Brice Creek through a mossy gorge with small waterfalls, side streams, and clear pools 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 spots 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 between 1,200 and 2,000 feet (366–610 m).

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

West Trailhead – The popular starting point, about 22 miles from Cottage Grove.
Cedar Creek Campground & Trailhead – Located 1.3 miles east of West Trailhead, perfect for a short hike to Brice Creek Falls.
Lund Park Campground & Trailhead – Roughly 3.3 miles southeast of Cedar Creek, a good base for exploring sections of the trail and hiking to Trestle Creek Falls.
Hobo Campground – A smaller access point 0.6 miles beyond Lund Park,, often used by anglers and day hikers.
East Brice (Champion Creek) Trailhead – At Champion Creek, 0.6 miles east of Hobo Campground, marking the far end of the trail.

For the best scenery, hike upstream from the West Trailhead. Short day hikes can also be made 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.

This small, peaceful campground has 10 first-come, first-served sites, each with a picnic table and fire ring.

Even though the campground is small, there are plenty of outdoor activities nearby, including hiking, swimming, fishing, and exploring the surrounding forest.

Lund Park Campground – Brice Creek Camping in the Umpqua National Forest