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East Side Pisgah

  • Start date: 01/30/2022

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 01/30/2022

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

hike begins at East Trail head, Highway 58 to Pleasant Hill, turn LEFT at top of hill (76 gas station on corner) Ridgeway Road. Approximate 1 mile drive to parking lot on left (Lane County Park pass required) This is an easy walk, with lovely meadows We will reach the Pavilion and bathrooms at midpoint. There is one short, shallow stream crossing where you might be comfortable with poles. And be prepared for muddy areas.

  • Event Leader: Lynda Christiansen

  • Event Leader Phone: 541-912-9952

  • Event Leader Email: ericandlynda2@comcast.net

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Urban

  • Departure Location: Mt Pisgah, West Trailhead (Main Parking Lot)

  • Rating: Moderate

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 13

  • Season: 2022

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: snacks, water, rain gear, appropriate for forecast conditions Obsidian essentials

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 6.2

  • Member Fees: 1

  • Elevation Gain: 339

  • Non-Member Fees: 2

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

Following a very wet and cold period we welcomed a pleasant morning for exploration of the East side of Mount Pisgah, Half of the group said it was their first time to hike the backside of Pisgah The meadow at the initial part of our walk was still muddy as the drainage is poor but sighting a coyote who was not inclined to move away gave us opportunity to stand and watch him for several minutes. The trail meanders thru small trees, now with a coat of brilliant green lichen. Using the small rocks, we crossed a small stream, eventually entering a section lined with tall trees, which brought us to the meadow leading to the bathrooms, and the Oak Savannah at the Pavillion. We talked about the importance of Oak Savannah to the native people living in the valley before the arrival of settlers. Regular burning of grasses improved the grazing of prey and promoted acorns which were an important part of their diet. We followed the river back to the wooded trail and the end of a most pleasant walk