NORTH UMPQUA DELIGHT
Four days of gorgeous touring following the North Umpqua River in the Cascades. Tour finale is riding the rim of Crater Lake.
North Umpqua Delight Details
2023 Tour Dates:
July 13 - 16 • July 20 - 23 • July 27 - 30
Tour highlights include: Waterfalls, a Hot Spring, Camping in Crater Lake National Park, and riding the rim of Crater Lake.
Elevation Difficulty
Mileage Difficulty
Accommodations
Camping
Tour Duration
4 Days - 3 Nights
4 - 8 Hours of Riding Per Day
Distance
143 Miles
(230 Kilometers)
Overview
The North Umpqua Delight Tour originates in Roseburg, Oregon. The tour is four days of breathtaking road cycling. The tour starts out following the magical North Umpqua River up into the Cascades and concludes with a day of riding the rim of Crater Lake. This tour is rated difficult for elevation gain. Tour participants should be comfortable riding a road bike for approximately 4-8 hours per day for four consecutive days. Rides range from 23-67 miles, with the most challenging day including 4,900’+ cumulative elevation gain.
Tour Itinerary
DAY 1: Roseburg – Toketee Campground / Hot Springs
Meet your guides in the morning for a short group orientation and safety discussion. The journey begins in Roseburg and follows the scenic North Umpqua River into the Cascade Mountains. We will finish at Toketee Campground. Two miles from the campground is Umpqua (Toketee) Springs, a beautiful undeveloped natural hot spring overlooking the North Umpqua River.
Summary: 67 miles (107 km) | 4,876 ft (1,486 m) elevation gain.
DAY 2: Toketee Camp – Diamond Lake Camp
After breakfast we take a 0.4-mile (0.6 km) hike to enjoy Toketee Falls, a beautiful waterfall flowing over basalt cliffs into a wave-tossed pool. We’ll stop again to take a second 0.4-mile (0.6 km) hike to view Watson Falls, an ever-stunning 293-foot waterfall. Whitehorse Falls is up next. It is only a 14-foot-tall waterfall, but it always captures everyone’s attention with its magical presence. The day concludes with camping adjacent to Diamond Lake.
Summary: 22 miles (36 km) | 3,132 ft (955 m) elevation gain.
DAY 3: Diamond Lake to Crater Lake Campground
From Diamond Lake, we climb into Crater Lake National Park, Oregon’s only national park. Crater Lake inspires awe. It is famous for its iconic deep blue color and water clarity. As we make our way along the west edge of the lake there are ample view stops including Merriam Point and Watchman Peak. This side of the lake offers the best views of a volcanic cinder cone known as Wizard Island. We end the day at Crater Lake Campground.
Summary: 27 miles (44 km) | 2,886 ft (880 m) elevation gain.
DAY 4: Ride the Rim of Crater Lake – Return to Roseburg
We begin the Rim Ride where we first got a glimpse of the lake the day before and continue clockwise around the lake. Unparalleled vistas of Crater Lake keep coming at us as we make our way around the lake. We finish the day at Crater Lake Lodge. The Lodge overlooks the lake at Rim Village and offers majestic views of the lake’s pristine blue waters and sheer cliff walls. The trip finishes with a 2-hour return drive to Roseburg. Arrival at the tour origin point is planned to be between 4-5 PM.
Summary: 27 miles (43 km) | 3,243 ft (988 m) elevation gain.
Tour Data
Terrain
100% Paved
Total Elevation
14,137 Feet (4,309 Meters)
Elevation Gain Per Mile
99 Feet (19 Meters)
Tour Ammenities
Inclusions: All meals, daily appetizer, snacks, water, camping fees, park entrance fees, and support transportation while on the tour.
Please contact us regarding any food allergies and dietary restrictions.
Exclusions: Bicycle, guide gratuities, and alcohol.
