The North Umpqua Trail Access near Glide provides entry to a 79-mile National Recreation Trail that parallels the North Umpqua River, with multiple trailheads offering parking, restrooms, and interpretive panels for hiking and mountain biking.

Key access points include Swiftwater Day-Use Area and Susan Creek areas, which serve as put-in/take-out locations for rafters and kayakers on this Class III whitewater river (May-July recommended).

The trail connects to numerous camping facilities, day-use areas, and fishing access points along Highway 138, making it a comprehensive recreation hub for both land and water-based activities.