We chat with Christian Fick about his time battling triple digit heat while exploring the Wild Rivers Discovery Trail in southwestern Oregon. While most folks head inland for views, the Wild Rivers track is one of the few places along the Oregon coast where views can be had in spades. And with more than half a dozen rivers along the track, there's certainly no shortage of angling opportunities or swimming holes!
Join us as we chat with Christian Fick about his time exploring southwestern Oregon. The Wild Rivers Discovery Trail is a 225 mile overland route in southern Oregon was developed by Overland Trail Guides. While most Oregonians head inland in search of views, this section of western Oregon features those vistas seldom seen in this part of the state. The region of southwestern Oregon got its name due to the numerous Wild and Scenic Rivers along this stretch of coastline. This section of coast is part of the Klamath-Siskyou ecoregion, that's home to the largest concentration of Wild and Scenic rivers in the lower 48. Prior to the establishment of commercial fishing, the salmon and steelhead runs along this section of coast were said to rival those in Alaska.
The Flat Tops Adventure Trail
The 225 mile long Wild Rivers Discovery Trail travels from the Oregon-California border, hugging the coastal mountain ranges as it heads northward to its terminus in Port Orford. The track crosses through the watersheds of more than half a dozen rivers, with fantastic riverside and creekside camping opportunities. For those looking to extend the adventure, one can easily connect the Wild Rivers track with the Steelhead Adventure Route (Smith River NRA / Northern CA) and the Siskiyou Crest Adventure Trail, that sits on the eastern side of the Rogue River-Siskiyou NF.
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