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Yoran Lake/Lils Lake Loop

  • Start date: 09/30/2017

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 09/30/2017

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

This hike passes many small lakes along the way besides Yoran and Lils Lakes. The trail begins very soon to follow along beautiful Trapper Creek. There is a short section of bushwhacking between Yoran and Lils but after years of use, there is a faint user trail most of the way. we will eat lunch at Lils Lake...half way. Once at Lils Lake, we pick up the PCT for the journey to complete our loop.

  • Event Leader: Jan Anselmo

  • Event Leader Phone: 541-236-5020

  • Event Leader Email: jandanselmo@gmail.com

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Mountain

  • Departure Location: Lane Community College, parking lot nearest stoplight

  • Rating: Difficult

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 140

  • Season: 2017

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: sturdy hiking boots, raincoat and pants no matter the weather that morning, warm clothes for layering - no cotton (it is September!), lunch, snacks, water

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 12

  • Member Fees: 1

  • Elevation Gain: 1329

  • Non-Member Fees: 5

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

A larger group turned into a smaller group by Friday evening. I suppose folks were concerned that it might rain. BUT it was a day of mixed clouds and sunshine. We set out at 9 am at a brisk pace suitable to all. We were rewarded by that earthy smell that Fall brings, along with pleasant views of golden reddish huckleberry bushes. No dust. No bugs, No sweat. Everyone stopped at Karen lake for snacks and then continued on to Lils Lake for lunch. The sun sparkled off of the water.. At the PCT, we looked back at Diamond Peak in all her snow covered glory. The return route goes by Hidden and Arrowhead Lakes along with several unnamed lakes and ponds. The next time hikers will probably be gliding down this trail on skis instead of walking. As we piled into the car and drove away, the rain started. Perfect.