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Canceled: Koosah-Sahalie to Tamolitch

  • Start date: 07/07/2023

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 07/07/2023

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

We will carpool to the parking area at Koosah Falls. We will first hike east to above Sahalie Falls and then cross the river to head west on the other side. We will hike past Carmen Smith reservoir, through beautiful old growth and have lunch at Blue Pool. This hike is full of photo opportunities. The elevation changes are not bad but it is a long day with the miles.
There are parts of the trail that are narrow with a drop off (not a cliff). If you are unsteady then bring your poles.

  • Event Leader: Metcalfe Valerie

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type:

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

  • Rating: Difficult

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 126

  • Season: 2023

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Water, snacks, lunch, weather appropriate clothing.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 10.2

  • Member Fees: —

  • Elevation Gain: 600

  • Non-Member Fees: 5

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

Our small group got an early start knowing we had a long hike ahead. We decided to head west from Koosah Falls past Carmen Smith Reservoir down to Blue Pool first. We noticed how overrun the area around Blue Pool has become but we still paused for a snack and enjoyed its crystal clear beauty. We then backtracked, careful not to trip on the many exposed roots and rocks on the trail. We continued around the Koosah and Sahalie Falls loop and the gushing turquoise river kept us cool as the temperatures rose in the afternoon. We didn't encounter too many mountain bikers, but those we did see courteously shared the trail.

Members & Guests signed-up & waitlisted

  • Number of spots on trip: 12
  • Number of spots available: 5
No. Status Full name Phone Transportation Needed? Trip Fee # Can Take?
1 Signed-Up Bean, Denise 541-953-6868 N —
2 Signed-Up Harris, Jean 541-953-0268 N —
3 Signed-Up Metcalfe, Valerie 541-221-5702 N —
4 Signed-Up Gerdes, Marti 541-337-3659 N —
5 Signed-Up Crafts, Fred 541-343-4251 N —
6 Signed-Up Rippa, Gary 541-337-3659 N 5
7 Signed-Up Miller, June 808-282-5201 N —