Official websites use .gov
A .gov
website belongs to an official government organization in the
United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock
(
) or https:// means you've safely
connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only
on official, secure websites.
Mt. Bailey Trail #1451
The trail begins on a flat covered by lodgepole pine. From there you travel through open stands of mountain hemlock and true fir. Timberline is reached about 1 mile from the summit. The last half mile is quite steep and rocky and may be too difficult for small children.
The volcanic origin of the mountain becomes evident above timberline with many interesting geological formations. Those who reach the top will be greeted with a crater, a rock garden that hosts wildflowers at certain times of the year, and a rock wall with a window overlooking Mt. Thielsen. At the summit, Mt. Thielsen and Diamond Lake can be seen in the foreground with the Cascades in the north and Mt. Shasta in the south (visible on a clear day).
The first 2 miles are used for cross country skiing in the winter and mountain biking in the summer.
At a Glance
| Fees: | No |
|---|---|
| Open Season: | Year Round |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | Motorized use prohibited |
| Closest Towns: | Roseburg, OR |
| Water: | Not available. Surface water should be treated. |
General Information
Directions:From Roseburg, OR, turn onto OR-138 East / Northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard. Continue on OR-138 to milepost 80. Turn west onto Forest Road 4795, the north entrance to the Diamond Lake Recreation Area. Proceed 3.5 miles along the east side of the lake to the southeast end of the lake and turn right following Forest Road 4795. Go 1.5 miles, turn left onto Forest Road 4795-300. The trailhead is on the right in 1.3 miles. Umpqua National Forest Recreation Map reference number is K-6. Located at Township 28 south, Range 5 east, Section 24.
General Notes:
- Mountain bikers often combine this trail with Bailey Connect Trail and Hemlock Butte Trail to form a challenging 9-mile loop.
Activities
Mountain Biking
This trail is open year round and is a more difficult 5-mile trail. The first two miles are used for mountain biking in the summer.
Day Hiking
This trail is open year round and is a more difficult 5-mile trail.
The last half mile is quite steep and rocky and may be too difficult for small children.
Backpacking
This trail is open year round and is a more difficult 5-mile trail.
The last half mile is quite steep and rocky and may be too difficult for small children.
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
This trail is open year round and is a more difficult 5-mile trail. The first two miles are used for Nordic Skiing in the winter.