Thursday, June 12th, 2025
Green Peak Falls
Alsea Falls Recreation Area
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Difficulty: moderate
Distance: less than 4 miles
Reservations required! Space is limited. Contact the outing leader to reserve a spot and obtain further details. Leader: Robert White, rlw...@gmail.com
Green
Peak Falls is a lesser known waterfall in the Alsea Falls area. It is
actually larger and more picturesque than the better known destination.
This hike serves as a nice break in the middle of the day. We managed to
reach the waterfalls about two hours after we left Corvallis.
The
round trip hiking distance is less than four miles. However the trail
can be difficult with steep portions, roots, steps, etc. It is for the
“sure footed” hiker. Trekking and/or hiking poles are encouraged.
Consequently the route is rated moderate. We start at the Alsea Falls
day use area and proceed along the South Fork of the Alsea River through
a dense forest. Along the way we will pass through the new Hubert McBee
County Park/Campground. The campground is in the very early development
stages and should prove to be a nice asset to the area. The trail
continues up Peak Creek to the waterfalls. At the falls we descend some
steps to the base. This is a nice place to take a break and have a
snack. Be sure to bring plenty of water.
The
route is an “out and back” and you will have an opportunity on the
return to stop and take in Alsea Falls. If people choose, they can also
picnic in the day use area. When we scouted the route we returned via
Alsea and had some nice pie a la mode at an Alsea cafe.
We
will meet in Corvallis at the BiMart parking lot on Philomath Blvd to
arrange carpooling. You may also meet us at the Alsea Falls Day Use
area. This is BLM land and there is a parking fee. The Federal Senior
Pass covers parking. Permits can be purchased on site.
Summer Potluck and HikeWhen: June 21 from 1 pm to 5 pm
Where: Fireside Shelter in Avery Park
Bring:
- A
salad, a main dish or dessert with a serving spoon or fork, and please
write out an ingredient list for the food items you bring.
- A plate, fork, knife,
spoon, and napkin.
- Your own drinks.
No alcohol please.
-
A camp chair if you have one
(this shelter only has seating for 25).
Fireside
Shelter is not well marked. To get there from Hwy 99 turn onto Avery
Park road. (Across from Crystal Lake Storage.) Continue going straight
into Avery Park toward the horseshoe pits. Park in the second parking
lot on your right. If you have difficulty finding it, call Mary Beth
Downes at 541-250-2563. No pets please.
At 3 pm Robert White will lead a short hike around Avery Park. It may be hot, so bring a hat, sunscreen and extra water.
No RSVP needed, but you can contact Mary Beth Downes at mbcd...@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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Fall 2024 Champinefu Webinars Now on YouTube
Recordings
from the 2024 Champinefu Webinars are now available on YouTube with
closed captioning. These talks celebrate indigenous customs, culture and
stories from the perspective of local tribes and tribal members.
Champinefu programs and presenters are chosen by the Cultural Resources
Department of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde.
Cultivating Camas and Communities: YouTube Recording
Lower Columbia River Art and Placekeeping: YouTube Recording
This
series is co-sponsored by the Marys Peak Group of the Sierra Club, the
Spring Creek Project, the Corvallis-Benton County Library, the Corvallis
Sustainability Coalition, and the OSU School of Language, Culture &
Society. Closed captioning is provided by the Corvallis-Benton County
Library.
The 9th annual Champinefu lecture series will return this fall.
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2023 Champinefu Lectures Available on YouTube
Willamette River: Ancestral Highway
This
recording begins with a film by the Confederated Tribes of the Grand
Ronde on the topic of canoe culture. It is followed by a panel
discussion about the importance of canoe culture to the Grand Ronde and
their relationship to the Willamette River. YouTube Recording
Fire is Life: Living in Relation with Indigenous Fire Practice of Western Oregon
Joe
Scott (Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians), winner of the 2023
Indigenous Place Keeping Artist (IKPA) Fellowship, was the presenter. He
discussed how he is connecting local indigenous people to the sacred
fire resources and practices that have sustained people of this
place through the seasonal round since Time Immemorial. YouTube Recording
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General Notes:
1) Newcomers to MPG outing events, please view the GENERAL OUTING POLICY on our MPG website http://oregon2.sierraclub.org/marys-peak before pre-registering for or attending an outing.
2) Contacting Marys Peak Group: Marys Peak Group contact information is obtainable at http://oregon2.sierraclub.org/marys-peak Listed are the Executive Committee members and the Administrative and Program Coordinators.
3)
Facebook: Marys Peak Group – Sierra Club is on Facebook. Check out
MPG’s Facebook page to view pictures of past hikes and events, and learn
about upcoming opportunities. Post pictures from hikes and outings you
participate in! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marys-Peak-Group-Sierra-Club/159377960779
4)
Minutes of the MPG Executive Committee can be viewed at the
aforementioned website by clicking on the About Us/Ex Comm Meeting
Minutes tab or by clicking on Jan 8 25 Minutes PDF for the minutes of the last meeting on January 8th, 2025.
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OSU Forestry Recreation Updates:
