Past Activity

Patjens Lakes

  • Start date: 10/14/2018

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 10/14/2018

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

This hike through the high country behind Big Lake should have some fall colors for us to enjoy, as well as views of Mt. Washington, as we hike past several small lakes. Come prepared for cold or wet weather. Bring water and/or hot drink, lunch and snacks.
Elev. gain: 965 total/400 net.

  • 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: 160

  • Season: 2018

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Day pack with layers for either cold or wet weather. Lunch and water.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 6.75

  • Member Fees: 1

  • Elevation Gain: 965

  • Non-Member Fees: 5

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees:

Trip Report

We were greeted at the Patjens Lake TH by temperatures in the low 30's and high winds 20-40 mph! At first I was concerned we would be able to stay warm in these conditions. Just as we tentatively started on the trail, the wind began to topple multiple dead snags - right from their bases! Five fell within 30 seconds (almost hitting some hikers in front of us). We retreated to our vehicles and made the quick decision to hike at Clear Lake instead. We had a beautiful, uneventful hike around Clear Lake. The fall colors were not quite at their peak, but provided plenty of color to contrast with the beautiful green waters of the lake.