South Fork Mile Trail
Length: 1.55 miles | Elevation Gain: 90.2 feet |
- Trail System: Alsea Falls Recreation Area
- Trailhead(s): Stellar Jay/Hard Rock Trailhead (Get Directions), Alsea Falls/South Fork Mile Trailhead (Get Directions), Alsea Falls Trailhead (Get Directions), Green Peak Falls/South Fork Mile Trailhead (Get Directions), Green Peak Falls Trailhead (Get Directions), 14-6-9 and 14-7-36 Trailhead (Get Directions), South Fork Mile Trailhead (Get Directions), Stellar Jay/Hard Rock Trailhead (Get Directions), Alsea Falls/South Fork Mile Trailhead (Get Directions), Alsea Falls Trailhead (Get Directions), Green Peak Falls/South Fork Mile Trailhead (Get Directions), Green Peak Falls Trailhead (Get Directions), 14-6-9 and 14-7-36 Trailhead (Get Directions), South Fork Mile Trailhead (Get Directions)
- Season: Trails open year-round, campground and picnic areas seasonal.
- Hours: Dawn-dusk (camping with permit allowed)
Beautiful waterfalls characterize the Alsea Falls Recreation area. Visitors can hike or mountain bike on many miles of trails through second growth forests. The site also features a picnic area and campground (fees apply).
Somewhat more than a mile in truth, the level multi-use South Fork Mile Trail follows the north bank of the Alsea River from the recreation area to a trailhead with limited parking upstream. Midway, a bridge crosses the river to the campground. For an easy loop, follow the South Fork Mile Trail upstream from the recreation area and return on the Alsea Falls Trail on the south bank.
Trail description by: The Bureau of Land Management
