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Cape Mountain

  • Start date: 02/23/2019

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 02/23/2019

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

Starting at the Dry Lake Trailhead, we will hike a counter-clockwise loop along Princess Tasha Trail, Scurvy Ridge Trail, Berry Creek Trail, and Nelson Ridge Trail. Although this is not a "view hike," there are several places where we will be able to see the coastline and Pacific Ocean. There is the possibility of seeing Elk in a large meadow along Nelson Ridge Trail. There are also some impressive Sitka spruce, Douglas firs, and old-growth Red cedars. The trip will proceed if the weather forecast calls for moderate or intermittent drizzle, but will be canceled or postponed if heavy rain and cold, windy conditions are forecast. Note to drivers: the last 1.8 miles or so is on a dirt road which is in pretty good condition overall, but does have some potholes and shallow gullies. Certainly 4WD and high clearance is not necessary. Our hiking plans may be modified depending upon weather conditions.

  • Event Leader: Joel Greer

  • Event Leader Phone: 281-701-0205

  • Event Leader Email: joelrgreer@gmail.com

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Coastal

  • Departure Location: Eugene Target, W11th, parking lot closest to W11th

  • Rating: Moderate

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 132

  • Season: 2019

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Be prepared for rain and some mud, so bring waterproof hiking boots, jacket, pants, and hat or poncho. Layer appropriately for the temperature, and no cotton clothing. Bring water, snacks, and a light lunch.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 8

  • Member Fees: 1

  • Elevation Gain: 1100

  • Non-Member Fees: 5

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

Cooperative weather allowed our group of 14 hikers to hike the entire 8 mile loop as planned. We had light fog instead of the forecasted rain, but visibility was limited and we only saw occasional hazy glimpses of the ocean. We could hear the ocean better than we could see it. However, we enjoyed the beautiful forest with the occasional enormous old-growth trees. The trail was in good condition, with very little mud, and the inclines were gentle so the elevation gain was not difficult. We stopped briefly to see the rather dilapidated Indian shelter along the Scurvy Ridge Trail. We made two stream crossings using conveniently located fallen trees as bridges. We probably made too much noise to see any elk in the meadows along Nelson Ridge Trail, but still enjoyed the lunch stop in one of the meadows. The rain began to fall shortly after our three vehicles left the Dry Lake trailhead parking lot, and we experienced continuous rain on the drive back to Eugene. It was a very successful outing, and we were very lucky with the weather!