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Brice Creek Falls Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · Running trail in Dorena, Oregon · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Brice Creek Falls Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Beautiful waterfalls and forests mark this area for hiking and swimming.
What runners say about Brice Creek Falls Trailhead
“Beautiful trail well worth it plenty of spots to stop so you don't have to hike the hole 3.”
Great hike! Barely saw anyone in the trail until the further parking lot. Took the spur to the upper falls. It was a climb and pretty but probably more worth it in the spring when the water is flowing more. I would love to come back and camp here, so much to explore and I want to get in that water!
Umpqua National Park has so much to offer when it comes to hiking. Brice Creek Falls was just stunning. Amazing water falls. Some trails where definitely challenging and I would not recommend this area for a beginner. Most of the trails where muddy and a straight up hill battle but the views are totally worth it.
It was such a beautiful hike. My first one in an extremely long time and let me tell you it’s hard but it’s definitely worth it when you get to walk behind the gorgeous waterfall and enjoy the view along the whole way. Would definitely recommend.
Nice little trail. I hadn't been here in many years but there are some great swimming spots in the summer.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful trail well worth it plenty of spots to stop so you don't have to hike the hole 3.”
“Only reason I gave it 4-stars is there is only 1-restroom & parking was limited.”
“It was a climb and pretty but probably more worth it in the spring when the water is flowing more.”
“Most of the trails where muddy and a straight up hill battle but the views are totally worth it.”
Plan your run at Brice Creek Falls Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
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