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Old McKenzie Hwy 242 (Proxy, Tenas Lake, Dee Wright)

  • Start date: 06/20/2026

  • Start time: 8:00 AM

Description:

Lets explore beautiful Old McKenzie Highway 242 with three stops and two hikes. Trail conditions could be interesting, participants must be prepared for anything from a little snow on the trails, to mosquitos.

First stop; Proxy Falls is 1.6 miles out and back. We’ll continue driving to the Scott Lake trailhead for a 5 mile hike and lunch at Tenas Lake. Last stop, a 10 min drive to the top of the pass to the Dee Wright Observatory for a stunning view of the Cascades. Some participants will stop at Takodas after.

Carpool: Limited parking along our route – the fewer cars the better. Suggested carpool donation: $15.50. Drivers need NW Forest Pass or National Park 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: 2026

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Upcoming

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: 10 essentials, personal 1st aid kit, lunch, poles. Good hiking shoes (not trail/tennis shoes) and mosquito protection reccommended.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 6.7

  • Member Fees: —

  • Elevation Gain: 825

  • Non-Member Fees: 8

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

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