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The Noonday Trail is the original wagon road to the Bohemia gold mine region east of Cottage Grove. The trail has several 180 degree switchbacks at the Champion Creek end. The trail climbs steeply and then levels to a steady climb. The trail requires a Class 2 with low range. The trail is an easy 1.5 to 2 hour drive. It is also a great trail for Class I and Class III. Fairview Peak Lookout is a must visit. A picnic table and primitive toilet is available at the fire lookout on top. A small picnic site is available at the junction at the base of the Lookout road. An active mine is visible from the Lookout on the northwest side. The return trip has two options. If time is a factor Sharps creek is an easy run. Champion Creek is much more scenic and offers several mine shafts at road grade to look in. They are dangerous and not to be explored. The old Champion mine site is at the base of the steepest decent. A walk back to the old shaft is guaranteed to cool you off on even the hottest of days. You will also see many mining claims posted along the creek. Take you time and enjoy the creek. The road is maintained by the mine owners association and varies in condition to time of season with the spring time the best and it gets rougher as the summer and traffic increases. The road is not recommended for passenger cars. |
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| Trail Uses & Sizes: |
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Class I, II, III. For Class I & III a wide parking area is available at the junction of Champion Creek Road. If the Noonday Trail and Champion Creek Rd. are used a loop can be enjoyed on gravel roads and return to your vehicle. |
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| Season: |
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Fairview Peak is 5933' and is open when the snow is gone in the high country. |
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| Fees: |
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None |
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| On-Site Facilities: |
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Picnic table and primitive toilet at Fairview Peak. Primitive toilet approximately Lund Park. Two table picnic site at junction at base of Fairview Lookout road. |
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| Additional Information: |
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Forest Service Map - Close up of Noonday Trail and surrounding area
Linked site with map covering Cottage Grove to Fariview Lookout |
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| Noonday Trail Pictures: |
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Noonday Trail |
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| Phone Number: |
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(541) 942-5591 |
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| Address: |
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Umpqua National Forest
Cottage Grove Ranger District
78405 Cedar Parks Road
Cottage Grove OR. 97424
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