Metolius River / Smith Rock
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Start date: 10/08/2018
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Start time: 12:00 AM
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End date: 10/09/2018
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End time: 11:59 PM
Description:
We will camp on the Metolius River at Lower Canyon Campground with Gorge Campground as a back up if Lower Canyon is gated. Lower Canyon will be free if gate is open. Gorge is $14 per site with 50% discount with Senior Pass. I'm thinking two tents per site. Am not making reservations. Should be no problem. Both campgrounds have vault toilets. Water will be from the river.
Vern is graciously providing meats and veggies for skewers at dinner, as well as pineapple upside down cake for dessert. I am bringing fresh rolls and butter. 1 - 2 additional side dishes would be welcome, but not required. Each person is still responsible for own breakfast and lunches. Temperatures should be in the low 30's overnight. Currently there is a slight chance of rain. Campfires are permissible. I will bring wood.
After setting up camp, we will hike out and back from the campground to the Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery. 5.4 miles/ 100'
Tuesday morning we will break camp, drive to Smith Rock, and hike the Summit Trail Loop. 7 miles/ 1100'. Lunch will be on the trail. I expect to head back to Eugene by 3:00 - 3:30 pm.
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Event Leader: Ben Brown
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Event Leader Phone: 214-930-6394
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Event Leader Email: benjmbrown@gmail.com
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Assistant Leader:
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Event category: Trips
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Area Type:
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Departure Location: Behind McDonalds, 57th and Main in Springfield
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Rating: Moderate
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Roundtrip total drive miles: 268
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Season: 2018
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Permits Required:
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Event Status: Passed
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Supplies and Equipment Required: (1) breakfast, (2) lunches, (1) dinner - water filter system - 10 essentials - firewood (if desired) - camping/cooking equipment
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participant prerequisites:
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Conditions:
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Total Distance: 12.4
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Member Fees: 2
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Elevation Gain: 1200
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Non-Member Fees: 10
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Committee: Trips
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Junior member fees: —
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