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44 Hike Myrtle Tree Trail

The hike along the Myrtle Tree Trail to Oregon's largest myrtlewood takes only a few minutes, but once you're there it's hard to leave. The tree is approximately 88 feet tall and 42 feet in circumference. Its canopy is nearly 70 feet wide.

Foresters speculate the tree is at least 200 years old. That's when the last fire was known to have burned through the area.

A trail guide indicates the tree's upper branches show tree rings dating back 200 years, while the tree's lower stems apparently were burned in the fire, suggesting the tree is older.

This myrtlewood species, officially known as Umbellularia californica, is easy to identify. It keeps its shiny, dark green leaves year-round, and when bruised the leaves give off a strong aroma.

To get to the trailhead from U.S. Highway 101 at Gold Beach, turn east on Jerry's Flat Road, at the south end of the Rogue River bridge, heading inland toward Agness.
After traveling approximately 9.5 miles, turn left on Forest Service Road No. 3310, cross the bridge then turn right on Silver Creek Road (Road No. 3533). Watch for the trail markers. The trail itself is one-quarter mile in length, winding through a myrtle grove. It's a good hike for children, too.
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