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Castle Rock via King Castle TH

  • Start date: 10/15/2021

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 10/15/2021

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

This trail climbs to the site of an old lookout (now replaced by a cell phone relay) with a nice view of the McKenzie Valley, the Old Cascades, Mt. Washington and the Three Sisters. The well-graded trail passes through a pleasant forest of Douglas fir and mountain hemlock. After 4 miles, the trail crosses a road, then switchbacks another 1.7 miles up a forested slope to the ridgetop and rocky summit. Weather permitting, we will have good views with our lunch. We will proceed at a steady, relaxed pace and pause periodically to keep the group together. Notes: Mountain bikers may be sharing the trail. There are no restrooms at the trailhead. If poor weather is forecast, I may substitute a hike at Mt. Pisgah. A stop at Takoda’s Restaurant is an option after the hike.

  • Event Leader: Yoerger Karen

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Mountain

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

  • Rating: Difficult

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 102

  • Season: 2021

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required:

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 11.4

  • Member Fees: 1

  • Elevation Gain: 2600

  • Non-Member Fees: 5

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

The crisp, clear October day; the angled sun highlighting fungi, ferns, the greens of the forest floor, hostas and other unusual items along the trail; the outstanding view of the Three Sisters with a fresh coating of snow; the Startrek fantalk, Klingon song and spaceship contrail over Castle Rock seen from the patio of Takoda’s; the crockpot recipe and historical photos; and especially, the enjoyable company, all made for a great hike and a great day. Thanks to all!

Members & Guests signed-up & waitlisted

  • Number of spots on trip: 12
  • Number of spots available: 4
No. Status Full name Phone Transportation Needed? Trip Fee # Can Take?
1 Signed-Up Yoerger, Karen 541-510-2832 N 1
2 Signed-Up Jacobsen, Janet 541-206-1251 N 1
3 Signed-Up Meacham, Lynn 541-214-8827 N 1
4 Signed-Up Carpenter, Kathie 541-505-2370 N 1
5 Signed-Up Johnson, Steven 541-520-2470 N 1
6 Signed-Up Morray, Darian 541-953-5679 N 1
7 Signed-Up Koester, Steven 541-914-0663 N 1
8 Signed-Up Rubenstein, Denise 248-514-5092 N 1