Castle Rock via King Castle Trail
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Start date: 06/30/2022
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Start time: 12:00 AM
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End date: 06/30/2022
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End time: 11:59 PM
Description:
6/27 update: The trail is in very good condition and there are many nice wildflowers. With cooler temperatures on the way, this should be a great hike.
This trail climbs to the site of an old lookout (now replaced by a cell phone relay) with a nice view of the McKenzie Valley, the Old Cascades, Mt. Washington and the Three Sisters. The well-graded trail (11.4 mi RT, 2600 ft. gain) passes through a pleasant forest of Douglas fir and mountain hemlock. After 4 miles, the trail crosses a road, then switchbacks another 1.7 miles up a forested slope to the ridgetop. Weather permitting, we will have lunch at a spot along the ridge that has good views east to the mountains. After lunch, we can continue the short distance up to the summit to see the cell phone relay and the views of the McKenzie Valley to the west. We will proceed at a steady, relaxed pace and pause periodically to keep the group together. Notes: Mountain bikers may be sharing the trail. There are no restrooms at the trailhead. If poor weather is forecast, I may reschedule. A stop at Takoda’s Restaurant is an option after the hike.
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Event Leader: Yoerger Karen
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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: Behind McDonalds, 57th and Main in Springfield
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Rating: Difficult
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Roundtrip total drive miles: 85
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Season: 2022
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Permits Required:
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Event Status: Passed
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Supplies and Equipment Required: sturdy shoes, layered clothing appropriate to changes in weather and elevation, plenty of water, lunch and snacks, hiking poles if you use them
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participant prerequisites:
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Conditions:
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Total Distance: 11.4
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Member Fees: 1
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Elevation Gain: 2600
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Non-Member Fees: 5
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Committee: Trips
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Junior member fees: —
Members & Guests signed-up & waitlisted
- Number of spots on trip: 12
- Number of spots available: 3
No. | Status | Full name | Phone | Transportation Needed? | Trip Fee | # Can Take? |
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1 | Signed-Up | Yoerger, Karen | 541-510-2832 | N | 1 | |
2 | Signed-Up | Carpenter, Kathie | 541-505-2370 | N | 1 | |
3 | Signed-Up | Leng, Jane | 541-232-3239 | N | 1 | |
4 | Signed-Up | Jacobsen, Janet | 541-206-1251 | N | 1 | |
5 | Signed-Up | Rubenstein, Denise | 248-514-5092 | N | 1 | |
6 | Signed-Up | Leng, Jane | 541-232-3239 | N | 1 | |
7 | Signed-Up | Chan, Annie | 541-223-2018 | N | 1 | |
8 | Signed-Up | Cuevas, Lorraine | 509-904-5222 | N | 1 | |
9 | Signed-Up | Leng, Jane | 541-232-3239 | N | 1 |