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Postponed: Canyon Creek Meadows

  • Start date: 07/16/2022

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 07/16/2022

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

The trailhead to the hike is a bit of a drive and includes 6 miles on a rough gravel road but the reward is a beautiful loop hike through wildflower filled meadows to a spectacular viewpoint with the added plus of a herd of mountain goats often seen in the area. Even though this is a relatively short hike with a moderate elevation gain I've rated it difficult as there is a challenging and steep scramble the last 1/2 mile to get to the viewpoint. A stop at Jack Lake for a swim is an option. This is an all day trip so don't plan on getting home early especially if you join us at Takoda's restaurant after the hike.

Please note that permits for this trailhead will not be issued until July 6th. I'll set the maximum participants at 12 for now and adjust it if necessary.

  • Event Leader: Steven Johnson

  • Event Leader Phone: +15415202470

  • Event Leader Email: stevenj7675@gmail.com

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Mountain

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

  • Rating: Moderate

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 200

  • Season: 2022

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Water, lunch, 10 essentials, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, and perhaps some water shoes for swimming.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 8

  • Member Fees: 1

  • Elevation Gain: 1400

  • Non-Member Fees: 5

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

With plenty of snow at the high altitudes of Canyon Creek Meadows our hike presented several challenges with the crossing of several snowfields and the high water levels in creeks but we were still able to make the rather steep scramble up to the 6500 foot viewpoint. Although a bit early in the season for the best wildflowers the views were unusually clear. This is always a very rewarding but popular hike.