Hemlock Lake
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Numerous Forest Service roads take off the Little River for further exploration. Hemlock Lake closed from snow Dec-May. Umpqua NF, North Umpqua RD. From Hwy 138, at MP 16 take FR 27 (Little River Rd) in Glide; about 32 mi to Hemlock Lake at about 4500 foot elevation.
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Mid-elevation small lake with old growth forest(Shasta Red Fir, Douglas Fir, White Fir are predominant), elevations from 600 to 4600 feet are covered on the road; clearcuts, and natural meadows nearby; 1-mi loop trail around lake; shrubby habitat hosts Lazuli Bunting and Willow Flycatcher; forest species include Varied and Hermit Thrushes, Pacific-slope Flycatcher, Pacific Wren, Pileated Woodpecker, Lincoln’s Sparrow,
Fox Sparrow, Hermit Warbler, and Brown Creeper; occasional waterfowl on lake.
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- Panther-Emile Loop SIDE TRIP #3 MOOSE MEADOWS (local name, not on any map
- Tiller Ranger Station
- Toolbox Meadows
- South Umpqua Falls
- Panther-Emile Loop SIDE TRIP #2 WILLOW FLATS SUMP
- Lemolo Lake
- Illahee Flats
- Big Camas Loop
- Diamond Lake and Sewage Ponds
- Carmen Lake
- Panther-Emile Loop SIDE TRIP #4 GROTTO FALLS
- Lost Creek at Highway Falls
- Stump Lake and Mowich Park (Driving Route)
- Rabbit Ears and Hershberger Mountain Access
- Toketee Lake
- Thorn Prairie
- Susan Creek Falls
- Panther-Emile Loop
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