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Sweet Cr/Beaver Cr Falls

  • Start date: 10/20/2018

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 10/20/2018

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

From the Homestead Trail Head we will walk along the catwalk trail to the main falls, stopping several times to enjoy the autumn colors. After returning to the parking area, we will drive another 2.5 miles along Sweet Creek Road to USFS Road 639 and hike 0.1 miles to Beaver Creek Falls. (See Sullivan Coast Hikes #59.) If the weather is good we may, by consensus, continue on to Florence and visit the Sutton Creek wetlands. This would add another 0,4 miles to the hike, and another 32 miles to the driving cost. There will be frequent stops for photography and snacks. You don't have to be in great physical condition to enjoy this easy hike. A weather update will be posted a few days before the hike. WEATHER UPDATE 10/18: Forecast is for misty fog burning off by mid-morning. Be prepared for a few possible (but unlikely) sprinkles. Looks good!

  • Event Leader: Tom Rundle

  • Event Leader Phone: 541-653-0741

  • Event Leader Email: vivadancero@gmail.com

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Coastal

  • Departure Location: Eugene Target, W11th, parking lot closest to W11th

  • Rating: Easy

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 120

  • Season: 2018

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Water, snack, lunch, trail shoes, attire appropriate for weather.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 3.4

  • Member Fees: 1

  • Elevation Gain: 360

  • Non-Member Fees: 5

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

Yes, it was a sweet hike with lovely autumn colors. We did a "go at your own pace" stroll where hikers could take as much time as wanted for photos and conversation. The creek was low compared to spring runoff and the first mile was a bit chilly until the sun came above the ridge. After lunch at the parking lot, we drove a little way up Sweet Creek Road and hiked a half mile to Beaver Creek Falls where the autumn colors were even more spectacular.