Past Activity

ProxyFalls/Tenas Lake/Dee Wright

Start date: 10/08/2023
Start time: 12:00 AM
End date: 10/08/2023
End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

In search of fall colors, we'll hike 3 different trailheads along highway 242. Proxy Falls first, then Scott Lake to Tenas and maybe Dee Wright Observatory. Total mileage: 6.5 + miles.

Carpool: Drivers need NW Forest Pass.

Event Leader: Lisa VanLiefde
Event Leader Phone: 949-677-1379
Event Leader Email: lisa.vanliefde@gmail.com
Assistant Leader:
Event category: Trips
Area Type: Mountain
Departure Location: Behind McDonalds, 57th and Main in Springfield
Rating: Moderate
Roundtrip total drive miles: 140
Season: 2023
Permits Required:
- NW Forest Pass
Event Status: Passed
Supplies and Equipment Required: Layers for unpredictable weather, including gloves - morning will be cold, 10 essentials, lunch and hiking poles if you desire
participant prerequisites:
Conditions:
Total Distance: 6.5
Member Fees: —
Elevation Gain: 750
Non-Member Fees: 5
Committee: Trips
Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

Fall colors and warm weather greeted us on the beautiful drive up picturesque Hwy 242. First stop was a short hike to Proxy Falls, and then on to the Scott Lake trailhead to Tenas Lake. Bright yellow and red leaves popped against the dark basalt backdrop - a very dramatic scene. Our last stop was Dee Wright Observatory- which was a first time experience for two members. Clear blue skies allowed us to see the gorgeous vista of Mt Washington, The Sisters and more.