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Swinging Bridge, Oregon
Wild and Scenic Illinois River Road Guide

 

Swinging Bridge, Wild and Scenic Illinois River, Selma, OregonThe swinging bridge is a fun destination for those who want to do something out of the ordinary but do not want to take a long hike. It is also a good destination for those who want to go on more adventurous hikes into Fall Creek canyon or up Rancherie Creek to the Kalmiopsis wilderness or Pearsoll Peak lookout.

 

WARNING: Both the Rancherie and Fall Creek drainages were heavily burned in the Biscuit Fire of 2002. Hiking in a heavily burned forest such as seen along these trail can be hazardous especially in high winds and inclement weather. Trees may fall and rocks may break loose and roll down the hillside. Be aware that hiking in a burned forest subjects hikers to hazardous conditions for which most hikers have little or no experience. Check with the Forest Service for the latest hiking advisories in the area burned by the Biscuit Fire.

 

Swinging Bridge, Wild and Scenic Illinois River, Highway 199, Selma, OregonDirections 

Follow Highway 199 to Selma and look for the flashing yellow light near the large grocery store. Turn on Illinois River Road (the Post Office is on the corner where the road starts - if you turn the other way you will be on Deer Creek Road). Follow Illinois River Road for 11 miles to where the pavement ends. The gravel surfaced road going down to the left is the road to the swinging bridge. This road is steep and if you have a concern about being able to get out with a two wheel drive vehicle, you can park in the wide area on the paved road and walk about half a mile down to the bridge.

 

Map showing the location of Swinging Bridge, Wild and Scenic Illinois River access, Highway 199, Selma, southwest Oregon Siskiyou MountainsDriving Safety

About six miles from where the Illinois River Road starts in Selma, there is a fourth of mile section where the pavement ends and you will drive for a short distance on a gravel road. This segment of gravel surfaced road may develop wash-boards or potholes making it dangerous at high speeds. It is recommended you slow down as you drive over this section of road. After the pavement begins again, the road forks. Stay on the pavement to the left. At seven and a half miles from Selma, the road narrows for about half a mile and goes down a curvy section with sharp drop-offs. Drive slow and watch for on-coming traffic. Pull into a turnout to let cars pass.

 

 

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