Name: Hunts Cove
Start: 2026-07-21T08:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-07-21T17:00:00-07:00

Past Activity

Hunts Cove

Start date: 07/21/2026
Start time: 8:00 AM
End date: 07/21/2026
End time: 5:00 PM

Description:

A pleasant out and back hike to Hunts Cove from the Pamelia Lake trailhead in the Jefferson Wilderness. There will be several opportunities for a refreshing swim plus a stop at Takodas after the hike is a possibility. There is an additional $1 fee to cover the cost of the permit.

Event Leader: Steven Johnson
Event Leader Phone: +15415202470
Event Leader Email: stevenj7675@gmail.com
Assistant Leader:
Event category: Trips
Area Type: Mountain
Departure Location: Behind McDonalds, 57th and Main in Springfield
Rating: Difficult
Roundtrip total drive miles: 190
Season: 2026
Permits Required:
- Wilderness Area
- NW Forest Pass
Event Status: Passed
Supplies and Equipment Required: Lunch, water, mosquito repellent, water shoes, and ten essentials
participant prerequisites:
Conditions:
Total Distance: 12.4
Member Fees: —
Elevation Gain: 2150
Non-Member Fees: 8
Committee: Trips
Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

With temperatures in Eugene predicted to reach close to 100 degrees, the Hunts Cove hike is a good destination. The trail into Hunts Cove is through a beautifully shaded mature forest along several cascading mountain streams, keeping our hikers cool enough to finish this 13-mile trek. Pamelia Lake has been reduced to a small puddle, but Hunts Lake is still full and provided us with a chance to take a rather brisk swim before our return hike. Unfortunately, smoke has now smothered the Cascades, and it\'s looking like it\'s here to stay for the summer. A stop at Takoka\'s Restaurant after the hike gave our group a chance to cool down after this challenging hike.