Brice Creek Trail #1403

Brice Creek Trail follows Brice Creek through a scenic, rocky canyon. The creek’s numerous small waterfalls and pools make it a popular place to picnic and sunbathe on a hot summer afternoon, while old-growth forests, rocky shores, and mossy cliffs make the trail an appealing hike during the remaining seasons. If your interests are more varied, no worries—photography, fishing, camping, berry picking, wading, and nature study are a just a few other pastimes you can pursue while exploring the trail.

Several shorter trips can be made by starting from the footbridges at Lund Park Campground or Cedar Creek Campground. Travel in an upstream direction for the best views of the creek. While experienced mountain bikers and trail runners are often encountered along this trail, motorized use is prohibited.

At the eastern end of Brice Creek Trail are two adjoining trails accessing the waterfalls of Trestle Creek. The lower falls can be reached using 0.25-mile, out-and-back Trestle Creek Trail #1403C and the upper falls can be reached using Upper Trestle Creek Trail #1403D, a 2.6-mile, more difficult loop that travels beneath a waterfall. Quicker access to these adjoining trails can be achieved by starting Brice Creek Trail through Champion Creek Trailhead.

Detailed trail maps and descriptions can be found in the Cottage Grove Ranger District Recreational Opportunity Guide.

At a Glance