Name: Koosah-Sahalie to Tamolitch
Start: 2023-07-07T00:00:00-07:00
End: 2023-07-07T23:59:59-07:00

Past Activity

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: Valerie Metcalfe
Event Leader Phone: 541-221-5702
Event Leader Email: metcalfev@gmail.com
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.