Grassy Knob Wilderness - North Bend, OR

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Grassy Knob Wilderness

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Covered in a tangled rain forest of coniferous evergreens thick with an ankle-grabbing understory, Grassy Knob Wilderness lies rugged and steep. Access is limited and off-trail hiking rates as an extremely rough experience. Elevations vary from almost sea level to more than 2,000 feet on summits that include Grassy Knob, at 2,342 feet, on the western boundary and borders the Elk River on its southern boundary. This Wilderness nurtures the fragrant Port Orford cedar, drooping with its characteristic twisting limbs in rare stands of old growth with some trunks exceeding six feet in diameter. The primary drainage of misnamed Dry Creek provides habitat for a remarkable population of spawning salmon. Many small, turbulent, and virtually pure streams tumble for short distances over emerald waterfalls and through ravines cool with shade during typically sunny summers. The red of vine maple brightens moss-laden glens come autumn, while winter brings an average of 130 inches of chilly rain born in the nearby Pacific. Weather changes may be remarkable and rapid.

Facilities: There are no facilities provided at Grassy Knob Wilderness.

Best Time To Visit: Unknown

Fees: No fees are charged.

Accessibility: This wilderness is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Do not litter.

Directions: To reach Grassy Knob Wilderness from North Bend, start out going North on US-101 North toward California Street for less than 0.1 miles. Turn left onto US-101 South for 0.1 miles. Turn slight left onto Tremont Street and continue to follow for 53.5 miles. Grassy Knob Wilderness is located about 10 miles east of Port Orford.

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Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Grassy Knob Wilderness.

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Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest

Address

Siskiyou National Forest Headquarters

333 West 8th Street

Medford, Oregon 97501

Phone
General: (541) 858-2200
Fax: (541) 858-2220
TTY:1(866) 296-3823

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