HAPPY VALENTINES DAY, Let's walk the Waters Creek Trail

I laugh a bit today, smile a bit, and am proud too.
Today is Happy Hikes around hwy 199's ---> 1,776th <--- get together!
That's like a hike every day for nearly five years.
Wow! And I can't think of a better way to celebrate that than enjoying Valentines Day. Talk about serendipity! I think we define that!! Speaking of, there's a good flick that would do well this fine and fruitful evening called, "Serendipity". Might be a good movie to curl up with after a good hike, yes?

To celebrate Valentine's Day 2026 let's visit one of the most romantic trails in Southern Oregon, "Water's Creek Trail"! This trail is the closest trail to "LOVE STATION", Oregon. Yes that's a real town! It's right between "Wonder" and "Happy Camp". I visited Love Station a little bit ago and spoke with the present owners. It was a good visit and we laughed quite a bit. I got a good history lesson from them.

At this location we also have "Options"! If you're wanting a flatter wheelchair ready dirt trail we have a quarter mile loop to do in an Enchanted Forest, but if you want a longer three mile stroll through a Magnificent Magical Forest with lots of ups, downs, what's around that corner, & more, this trail is for you! There are benches on both trails, and yes at the trailhead there are toilets available. Be safe and bring paper. The BLM has just made some updates to this trail system with new connections and spurs! Come see the new digs!

This trail is known for it's beautiful spring flowers and Gnome homes. Gnome homes?! Keep your eyes open, you'll never know what you're going to see.

Bring cards for your Sweet-Heart on this trail and get them post marked at the one and only "Love Station"!

As always keep your frowns, pets, smokes, & weapons at home.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

Wishing you the best from "Love Station, Oregon"

We're having way too much fun!

XO

Unfortunately, while this is our tried and true Valentine's Day scramble, I have commitments on the coast this year. It's an appointment kind of thing that I can't miss. Forgive me. But after more than 1,700 hikes I'm sure you know where Water's Creek Trail is and how to get there. Going south on Hwy 199 you'll pass through Wonder, OR and quickly turn right on Water's Creek Rd. Yes, it's a long two mile drive out to the trailhead, and you'll frequently think, am I driving through this person's front yard? Well, you are. He owns Helco Electric. Drive slowly with respect and you'll be fine. You'll next pass his horse circle on your left. Keep going until you see the Waters Creek Trailhead on your right, park to your left. You're there! HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/waters-creek-interpretive-trail