Past Activity
Scott Mountain/Benson Lake
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Start date: 08/12/2017
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Start time: 12:00 AM
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End date: 08/12/2017
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End time: 11:59 PM
Description:
Starting from Scott Lake trailhead, we climb through the forest for 1.5 miles to admire beautiful Benson Lake. We'll then continue another mile or so to admire the Tenas Lakes before starting some switchbacks that lead to the top of Scott Mountain for lunch with a view of the Cascade peaks. We'll then head down through the forest, including a burned area and a lava flow, before reaching Hand Lake and completing the loop back to the trailhead. Some years, there are huckleberries by early August; other years, lots of mosquitoes--so be prepared for bugs, and hope for berries!
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Event Leader: Sue Wolling
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Event Leader Phone: 541-345-2110
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Event Leader Email: sue.wolling@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: South Eugene High School, 19th & Patterson
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Rating: Difficult
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Roundtrip total drive miles: 120
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Season: 2017
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Permits Required:
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Event Status: Passed
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Supplies and Equipment Required: Food, water, sun protection (there's very little shade at the lunch spot atop Scott Mountain), insect protection. The 1.5 mile gravel road from Highway 242 to the trailhead has some very large potholes--so if you have a vehicle that can handle a rough road, please offer to drive!
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participant prerequisites:
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Conditions:
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Total Distance: 10
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Member Fees: 1
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Elevation Gain: 1300
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Non-Member Fees: 5
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Committee: Trips
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Junior member fees: —
