Past Activity
South Waldo Huckleberry Hike
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Start date: 08/25/2018
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Start time: 12:00 AM
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End date: 08/25/2018
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End time: 11:59 PM
Description:
***QUESTIONABLE HUCKLEBERRY SEASON??***I was in the South Waldo area from Tuesday-Thursday and in NW Waldo (Winchester Ridge) the prior Thursday. There are huckleberries, but there are not many now, and there aren't many berries ripening. This may change between now (Friday) and the hike, but the 9 months and counting drought and one of the hottest summers on record is not being conducive to berry production.
Easy hike into Waldo Lake from Shadow Bay, where huckleberries may be found along the south end and up the trail to Bingo Lake as well as further west on Waldo past the High Divide Trail junction (which leads to Bingo Lake.) Bingo Lake would be a reasonable destination for berries, lunch, and a swim. Or Waldo. Plan on being up there until 2:30 so as to be back in Eugene in late afternoon. It’s a good place to sit and read, swim, or relax.
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Event Leader: Mike Smith
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Event Leader Phone: 520-488-9569
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Event Leader Email: mssq@comcast.net
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Assistant Leader:
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Event category: Trips
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Area Type: Mountain
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Departure Location: Lane Community College, parking lot nearest stoplight
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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: 10 essentials. Dress for weather. If sunny, good hat, sunscreen. Trails are dry, but wear hiking shoes. Swim suit and appropriate foot gear if one is planning to swim. Containers for berries that will keep them off car seats.
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participant prerequisites:
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Conditions:
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Total Distance: 6
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Member Fees: 1
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Elevation Gain: 200
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Non-Member Fees: 5
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Committee: Trips
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Junior member fees: —
