Opal Creek Backpacking Trip July 14 - 15

[Bryan Miller]

Mark your calendars; we’ve finalized the backpack trips for the new 2012 season (see below). Our first trip is just 3 weeks away, Opal Creek the weekend of July 14-15, followed by the Twin Lakes trip the weekend of July 28-29.   I want to encourage you to sign up to join us on this adventure. Please reach out to Tom Mehringer (backp...@sunsetpres.org) to confirm your registration.  ~Bryan

 

Opal Creek Backpacking Trip July 14 - 15

Synopsis:  This two day out and back trip into the Willamette National Forest follows a clear stream, passes several small waterfalls, and visits an interesting old mining settlement. Large Douglas firs and western red cedars line the banks and surrounding countryside. This is a moderate 10.5 miles round trip hike that gains just 500 feet. It works as a perfect tune-up for longer backpacking trips, or just an opportunity to commune with nature.

 

New 2012 Season schedule

Apr 28           Angels Rest hike

May 19         Dry Creek Falls hike

Jun 9              Saddle Mountain hike

Jun 23           Ramona Falls hike

Jul 14-15      Opal Creek Backpack Trip

Jul 21             June Lake / Mt St Helens hike

Jul 28-29      Twin Lakes Backpack Trip

Aug 11          Opal Creek hike

Aug 24-26    Three Sisters Backpack Trip

Sep 1-2         Maupin Deschutes River Camp

Sep 8-9         Mt. Rainier Backpack Trip

Sep 15           Burnt Lake / E. Zig Zag Mtn hike

 

Contact Information

Hiking:                  Howard Hansen  hik...@sunsetpres.org

Backpacking:      Tom Mehringer  backp...@sunsetpres.org

River Camp:        Bryan Miller greatad...@sunsetpres.org

 

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