Oregon · Hiking · Kalmiopsis Wilderness

Shorty Noble Way

1.8 mi
round trip
1,334 ft
climb
1,389 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Oct
best months

Is Shorty Noble Way open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Wild Rivers Ranger District. It doesn't name Shorty Noble Way, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Wild Rivers Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Shorty Noble Way is a 1.8-mile out-and-back hike in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness, part of the Wild Rivers Ranger District of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests in southern Oregon. The nearest town is Selma, about 14 miles away, and the Forest Service manages the land. The trail is rated easy, with a total climb of about 1,334 feet. The steepest stretch comes early, around 0.25 miles in, where the grade reaches about 19%. The route is natural-surface and allows horses, but not bikes or accessible access. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 76°F and October highs around 72°F, while July and August average about 94°F. York Butte and Mud Springs are both within about 1.6 miles, and Pine Flat Way is about 2 miles away. For paddling, Klondike Creek is roughly 3 miles off.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Oct

    Best time to visit Shorty Noble Way

    Best months: April–June and October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      49° / 32°

      17 wet · 1 snow

    2. Feb

      55° / 33°

      15 wet · 1 snow

    3. Mar

      60° / 34°

      16 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      67° / 37°

      12 wet

    5. May

      76° / 42°

      8 wet

    6. Jun

      83° / 46°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      94° / 52°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      94° / 49°

      1 wet

    9. Sep

      87° / 44°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      72° / 39°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      55° / 36°

      15 wet

    12. Dec

      47° / 33°

      18 wet · 1 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cave Junction 1 Wnw, OR, 19.4 mi away at 1,377 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Stage 2 Public Use Fire Restrictions (Forest-wide)

      Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests · Order dated September 4, 2026; seen Sep 3, 2026 → lifted Oct 28, 2026 · Forest Service

    • Stage 3 Public Use Fire Restrictions (Forest-wide)

      Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests · Order dated July 17, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Sep 3, 2026 · Forest Service

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