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Hwy To Hwy

  • Start date: 06/29/2019

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 06/29/2019

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

This Trip in conjunction with a hike for our drivers. The drivers will drop us off on Hwy 242 at the PCT trailhead for Belknap Crater. The drivers will then head out for their own hike. We’ll follow the PCT north through the lava field and past Belknap Crater. Past the lava our course passes through forests and burn areas in various stage of regrowth. We'll be passing Mt Washington on its south and west slopes. There are no reliable sources of water between the highways.

  • Event Leader: David Cooper

  • Event Leader Phone: 541-868-5427

  • Event Leader Email: dwcoop@yahoo.com

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Mountain

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

  • Rating: Moderate

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 200

  • Season: 2019

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Water, lunch, snacks, sunscreen, clothing in layers. Much of this hike is in exposed areas (not much for rain or sun protection) --plan accordingly. Most water bottles are ¾ liter. Plan on a minimum of 2 full liters.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 17.1

  • Member Fees: 1

  • Elevation Gain: 1720

  • Non-Member Fees: 5

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —