Past Activity

Drift Creek

  • Start date: 09/02/2017

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 09/04/2017

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

On Saturday, Backpack via Tam McArthur Rim Trail into a little used lake with a magnificent view of Broken Top . Approximately 6.5 miles in, this backpack trip will involve 1200 ft of elevation gain, followed by 600 ft of elevation drop, some of which will be steep and without a trail. Set up base camp and enjoy 2nd day of bushwhacking up the flank of Broken Top, reading by the lake, or exploring other hiking options. Backpack out Monday. Departure location to be determined

  • Event Leader: Becky Lipton

  • Event Leader Phone: 541-736-7498

  • Event Leader Email: liptbeck@gmail.com

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Coastal

  • Departure Location: See Trip Description

  • Rating: Difficult

  • Roundtrip total drive miles:

  • Season: 2017

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: backpack equipment, supplies and food for 3 days

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 14

  • Member Fees: 2

  • Elevation Gain: 1800

  • Non-Member Fees: 10

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees:

Trip Report

Our trip was diverted to a secret place on the coast, due to continuing fires and smoke in the Cascades.