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Blue Pool and Sahalie Falls

  • Start date: 05/31/2022

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 05/31/2022

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

We will drive past McKenzie Bridge on 126 to the Blue Pool Trailhead. This portion of the hike will be about 4.5 miles. The trail ambles along near the bubbling and beautiful McKenzie River. The destination is the breathtaking Blue Pool (Tamolitch Pool), which features the McKenzie River bubbling up from underground. After an enjoyable time,we'll return to the trailhead and drive 4 miles to Sahalie Falls. This 2.6 mile loop features Sahalie Falls, Koosah Falls, Carmen Reservoir and incredible views of the McKenzie River.

  • Event Leader: Harris Jean

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Mountain

  • Departure Location: Behind McDonalds, 57th and Main in Springfield

  • Rating: Moderate

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 130

  • Season: 2022

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: water, food, trekking poles, clothing layers as needed. The trail does have muddy stretches.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 7

  • Member Fees: 1

  • Elevation Gain: 600

  • Non-Member Fees: 5

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

What an absolutely beautiful day! 50 to 75 degrees, fresh leaves, high water flow, excellent company! We arrived at our first stop to hike into Tamolitch (Blue) Pool. The new "bikes only" trail nearby gave us pause to appreciate the trail work involved to make this 2 mile stretch safer for all. The pool was sparkling with water flowing out of the lava and into the pool, providing a pleasant rest stop. We trekked back to the vehicles and drove to the Sahalie Falls parking area. Again, high water flow created a breathtaking backdrop for "tourist" photos. The river was roaring as we ambled down towards Koosah Falls. Onward to Carmen Reservoir and up the other side of the river, providing spectacular views from other angles. Upward we hiked to the fine footbridge across the McKenzie and down the other side. Everyone seemed pleased with the area, fresh air, warm temps and time spent outdoors. What a fabulous crew!

Members & Guests signed-up & waitlisted

  • Number of spots on trip: 12
  • Number of spots available: 0
No. Status Full name Phone Transportation Needed? Trip Fee # Can Take?
1 Signed-Up Harris, Jean 541-953-0268 N 1
2 Signed-Up James, Daphne 541-683-7488 N 1
3 Signed-Up Johnson, Lisa 541-520-1548 N 5
4 Signed-Up Parks, Linda 607-244-4194 N 1
5 Signed-Up Myers, Michael 541-579-4733 N 1
6 Signed-Up Alexander, Joanna 458-209-7798 N 1
7 Signed-Up Hawkins, David 541-505-0119 N 1
8 Signed-Up Cuevas, Lorraine 509-904-5222 N 1
9 Signed-Up Leng, Jane 541-232-3239 N 1
10 Signed-Up Tsyrkun, Olya 541-912-7742 N 5
11 Signed-Up Sorrell, Lis 541-954-2772 N 1
12 Signed-Up Coria, Rebecca 619-323-6620 N 5
13 Signed-Up Cooper, David 541-868-5427 N 1
14 Signed-Up Chan, Annie 541-223-2018 N 1
15 Signed-Up Romm, Rich 541-954-8824 N 1