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Tidbits Mountain

  • Start date: 05/27/2018

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 05/27/2018

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

Hike through a mix of old-growth forest, meadows in bloom with spring flowers, and possible patches of snow as the trail traverses the north side below the summit of Tidbits. Be prepared for a scramble at the end up to the old concrete pad where a fire lookout once stood--now providing a great viewing platform.

  • Event Leader: Kathy Randall

  • Event Leader Phone: 541-844-5916

  • Event Leader Email: katran23@comcast.net

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Mountain

  • Departure Location: Behind McDonalds, 57th and Main in Springfield

  • Rating: Moderate

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 104

  • Season: 2018

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Hiking boots, jacket, synthetic clothing, hat, mosquito repellent, sunglasses and/or rain gear depending on the forecast; lunch & water.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 4.4

  • Member Fees: 1

  • Elevation Gain: 1350

  • Non-Member Fees: 5

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

Our group enjoyed perfect weather for a day of hiking...temperatures in the upper 60's and clear, sunshine-filled skies. The views from the top of Tidbits included Mts. Hood, Jefferson, Three-Fingered Jack, Mt. Washington, Three Sisters, Mt. Bachelor, and Diamond Peak, with McLoughlin on the distant, southern horizon. There were multiple, deep snow patches lingering across the trail on the north side of Tidbits, but we were able to safely navigate each patch. An abundance of trillium, snow queen, and wood violets were in bloom.