Past Activity
Brice Creek to Upper Trestle Falls to Champion Creek car shuttle
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Start date: 12/07/2025
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Start time: 8:00 AM
Description:
CANCELLED. I FEEL AWFUL TONIGHT, AND IF THAT CONTINUES, I AM NOT GOING TO BE HELPFUL TO ANYBODY TOMORROW. I APOLOGIZE GREATLY.
MIKE SMITH
This is a car shuttle hike to see the best of Brice Creek from the low elevation at the west end, through the beautiful creek side forest climbing to Upper Trestle Falls, before descending and finishing off at Champion Creek. We will plan to DEPART FROM LCC ON THE 7th AT 8:00 AM.
It will be wet and slippery, especially on some of the rocks with big leaf maple leaves on them. If it rains, it will be wetter and slipperier. Poles are a strong recommendation, along with rain gear, gloves, suitable foot gear, food and water, first aid kit, the usual....
Lyndell, you and I will be driving. Andy, you can drive if you wish or ride with me. We have 3 or 4 vehicles which will be fine.I’ve worked this trail a lot, and Jean knows it far better than I do. Shuttle hikes avoid the out and back hikes, and while it has been almost 10 years since I led one, I think I can get it right.
Jean and Roy, you have a much better idea than I what time you need to be there. We should be there from Eugene by 845-900.
The distance of the shuttle is 6.2 miles.
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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: michaelspinnersmith@gmail.com
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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: Moderate
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Roundtrip total drive miles: 80
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Season: 2025
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Permits Required:
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Event Status: Passed
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Supplies and Equipment Required: Poles are a strong recommendation, along with rain gear, gloves, suitable foot gear, food and water. Personal first aid supplies
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participant prerequisites: Moderate hike, climbing is steady but reasonable. Slick trail and need to use caution around the falls. Have usual hiking gear for December. A second pair of gloves is not required but not unreasonable, either.
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Conditions:
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Total Distance: 7.2
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Member Fees: —
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Elevation Gain: 1200
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Non-Member Fees: 8
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Committee: Trips
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Junior member fees: —
