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Eagles Rest

  • Start date: 07/15/2020

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 07/15/2020

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

Please read the Covid-19 protocols on the Obsidian website prior to the hike. Participants will manage their own transportation. Obsidian protocols for social distancing will be observed on the hike.
We will begin our hike at the Eagle's Rest Lower trailhead (there are no restrooms), and walk a very shady trail uphill to Eagle's Rest, a rocky outcrop with sweeping views from Mount June to Spencer Butte. We'll plan on having lunch at the top before returning the same way we came.
Note to drivers: the last 3.2 miles along Goodman Creek Road off Highway 58 is gravel with plenty of potholes in places. It is navigable in a regular car, but requires careful weaving and slow driving.

  • Event Leader: Joel Greer

  • Event Leader Phone: 281-701-0205

  • Event Leader Email: joelrgreer@gmail.com

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Mountain

  • Departure Location: Lane Community College, parking lot nearest stoplight

  • Rating: Moderate

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 56

  • Season: 2020

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Wear supportive shoes and a hat. Bring lunch, snacks, plenty of water, and sunscreen, along with Covid-19 face covering and hand sanitizer.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 5

  • Member Fees: 1

  • Elevation Gain: 1330

  • Non-Member Fees: 5

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

Our group of 8 hikers had sunny skies and comfortably warm weather for our shady walk through the forest to the viewpoint at Eagle's Rest, where we enjoyed lunch with nice views including Hardesty Mountain, Mount June, and Spencer Butte. On the way, we stopped briefly at Ash Swale shelter. The deep shade along the trail was home to ferns, salal, and Oregon grape but relatively few wildflowers. However, we did see some Tiger Lillies and some Yellow Swallowtail butterflies. This is a very straightforward and enjoyable nearby hike.