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Mt. June via Lost Creek

  • Start date: 05/20/2025

  • Start time: 8:30 AM

Description:

This out-and-back route to Mt. June begins at a turnout on Eagles Rest Road near Dexter. We should see some very nice wildflowers as the trail climbs the wooded ridge along Lost Creek to the Sawtooth Trail, then traverses the ridgeline to the junction with the Mt. June Trail for the steep trek to the summit. If the weather is clear, we will have nice views from Mt. Hood to Diamond Peak with lunch. Some short, steep sections of trail with rocky spots are more difficult, especially on the return trip. Pace will be moderate-minus on the ascent and moderate on the descent. In case of poor weather, the trip will be rescheduled.

Photo by: Gretchen Sotomayor

  • Event Leader: Karen Yoerger

  • Event Leader Phone: 5415102832

  • Event Leader Email: yoergerkl@gmail.com

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Mountain

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

  • Rating: Moderate

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 55

  • Season: 2025

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Sturdy boots or shoes (no sandals), clothing appropriate for changeable weather, water, lunch, sun protection; hiking poles may be helpful.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 7.0

  • Member Fees: —

  • Elevation Gain: 1900

  • Non-Member Fees: 5

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

Many, many pink calypso orchids lined the Lost Creek trail to Mt. June. Although recent cool weather had slowed the progress of spring, we did see (one) spotted coral root, plus fawn lily, glacier lily, red currant, whipple vine, Oregon grape, lomatium, and sedum in flower on the rock outcrops. Varied thrush, Townsend’s warbler, and Pacific wren called and sang from the trees. While we enjoyed some brief sun breaks during lunch, clouds and fog obscured the view from the summit. Our group of 13 enjoyed good conversation along the trail. Special thanks to Ian for assisting several of us to safely navigate the slippery, rocky/rooty spots on the descent.

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