Past Activity

Evening Hike: Dorris Ranch

  • Start date: 06/10/2026

  • Start time: 6:00 PM

Description:

We'll hike through the historic hazelnut orchard to the banks of the Middle Fork of the Willamette, for about 2 miles, perhaps a bit more before turning around, for a total of 4.5-5 miles.
Pace will be moderate, distance is more than 4 miles.
Meet at 5:50pm for a 6:00 departure: Dorris Ranch parking lot, NEAR RESTROOMS - on the left after the entrance.

  • Event Leader: Lisa VanLiefde

  • Event Leader Phone: 949-677-1379

  • Event Leader Email: lisa.vanliefde@gmail.com

  • Assistant Leader: Mandy Lund

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Urban

  • Departure Location: See Trip Description

  • Rating: Easy

  • Roundtrip total drive miles:

  • Season: 2026

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Water, Snacks, Personal First Aid supplies

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 4.5

  • Member Fees:

  • Elevation Gain:

  • Non-Member Fees: 5

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees:

Trip Report

12 Obsidian members and 1 guest enjoyed a hike through the hazelnut orchards and along the riverbank path at Dorris Ranch.

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