Past Activity

Crawfish Lake Conditioning Hike

Start date: 04/29/2017
Start time: 12:00 AM
End date: 04/29/2017
End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

We will do a modified loop (P shape) hike on trails and Forest Service roads above Brice Creek. We may get into a bit of crusty snow above 4000'. Expect a brisk pace with few rest stops. Bring along your summit pack loaded with climbing gear (ice axe, helmet, crampons, etc.) for extra "cool" points.

Scouted the hike on 4/22. Looks like there's still up to 4' of snow on upper road. Gaiters are recommended.

Event Leader: Wayne Deeter
Event Leader Phone: 541-954-0924
Event Leader Email: wrd@deetour.net
Assistant Leader:
Event category: Climbs
Area Type: Mountain
Departure Location: South Eugene High School, 19th & Patterson
Rating: Difficult
Roundtrip total drive miles: 88
Season: 2017
Permits Required:
Event Status: Passed
Supplies and Equipment Required: Appropriate boots, several quarts water, lunch, snacks, usual essentials.
participant prerequisites:
Conditions:
Total Distance: 10
Member Fees: 1
Elevation Gain: 3500
Non-Member Fees: 5
Committee: Climbs
Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

Moderate temps made for a pleasant exercise hike in the hills above Brice Creek, the only down-side being the background noise from helicopter logging over a ridge to the north. After visiting Marten Spring we hiked about a mile on the snow-covered Adams Mtn road, then descended to Crawfish Lake. After lunch we hiked several miles of Forest Service roads, finally returning to the Adams Mtn Way trail via a new, unofficial mountain biker cut trail, and then back to the car at the Lund Park CG.