Cape Perpetua
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Start date: 04/20/2019
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Start time: 12:00 AM
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End date: 04/20/2019
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End time: 11:59 PM
Description:
Hike from Cummin's Creek parking area up Pacific Coast Trail tto U.S.F.S. Visitor Center for snacks and break. Hike up Cape Perpetua for spectacular views of ocean and shoreline. On a clear day one can see about 25 miles out over the Pacific. After lunch, hike an easy 3 mile loop on Cook's Ridge through old growth Siitka Spruce. Return to vehicles for possible coffee stop at Devil's Churn - optional by consensus. 0.3 miles round trip. There are some amazing geologic dikes an sills intruding the Eocene/Oligocene base rocks.
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Event Leader: Tom Rundle
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Event Leader Phone: 541-653-0741
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Event Leader Email: vivadancero@gmail.com
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Assistant Leader:
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Event category: Trips
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Area Type: Coastal
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Departure Location: Eugene Target, W11th, parking lot closest to W11th
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Rating: Moderate
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Roundtrip total drive miles: 156
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Season: 2019
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Permits Required:
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Event Status: Passed
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Supplies and Equipment Required: Water, lunch, snacks, sunscreen, attire appropriate for possible wind and rain, water resistant foot ware, 10 essentials. Optional hiking poles, etc. water, lunch, snacks, attire appropriate for weather, 10 essentials. Recommended: sunscreen, bug juice.
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participant prerequisites:
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Conditions:
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Total Distance: 8.2
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Member Fees: 1
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Elevation Gain: 1426
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Non-Member Fees: 5
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Committee: Trips
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Junior member fees: —