McKenzie Falls Weekend
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Start date: 05/05/2018
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Start time: 12:00 AM
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End date: 05/06/2018
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End time: 11:59 PM
Description:
This is a low-key weekend explore of the McKenzie River's waterfalls: Sahalie Falls, Koosah Falls, and Tamolich Falls (Blue Pool).
Saturday, May 5th:
Depart Eugene and drive (up 126) to the Sahalie Falls area where we'll hike the Sahalie & Koosah loop. The trail distance is 5 miles round trip. We'll eat lunch by one of the falls. After the hike we'll drive 15 minutes south to the Olallie Forest Service Campground and set up camp. Our sites are #15 & #16 - the two next to the creek where it joins the McKenzie. People with sore feet might want to visit Belknap Springs that evening.
Sunday, May 6th:
In the morning we break camp and drive about 3 miles to the Tamolich Falls trailhead and hike (4 miles round trip) to the Tamolich Falls (Blue Pool). We'll have lunch in the area then return to the cars in the early afternoon. We should be back in Eugene by 4 pm.
We will depart south Eugene (near the Albertson's on 30th), the exact location will be sent to trip participants prior to the trip. For those not driving residential street parking is available.
# There is a camping site fee of $7 per person payable to the trip leader.
# Everyone should contribute a couple of dollars at the campsite to help buy wood.
# There should not be an extra vehicle fee, though if this changes campers in the vehicle should help contribute.
# Because the camping sites are close to the river come prepared for cold temperatures at night.
# Bring a tent and any camping stuff you need; though please note that space is tight at the campsites.
# Bring your own meals and snacks.
# A Forest Service pit toilet is at the campground.
# Bring earplugs as river noise might keep some awake.
# Water is available at the campground.
# Drivers need to bring a forest pass.
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Event Leader: Mark Hougardy
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Event Leader Phone: 541-206-9532
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Event Leader Email: hougardy@gmail.com
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Assistant Leader:
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Event category: Trips
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Area Type:
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Departure Location: See Trip Description
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Rating: Easy
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Roundtrip total drive miles: 150
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Season: 2018
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Permits Required:
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Event Status: Passed
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Supplies and Equipment Required:
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participant prerequisites:
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Conditions:
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Total Distance: 10
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Member Fees: 2
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Elevation Gain: 400
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Non-Member Fees: 10
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Committee: Trips
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Junior member fees: —
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