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Opal Creek

  • Start date: 09/16/2012

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 09/18/2012

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

Three days/ two nights at Jawbone Flats, Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center, about 40 miles east of Salem. Price of $120 ($125 non-members) includes two nights' lodging and two dinners (vegetarian) in the lodge. Two cabins have 4 rooms each with a mixture of bunk, twin and double beds and two bathrooms. Cabins also have kitchens and BBQs, although no electric appliances can be accommodated because of limited power supply. Participants will provide own breakfasts and lunches, as well as sleeping bags and towels. There are several hiking options, from easy to moderate.
The Center provides one shuttle per group to ferry luggage from the parking lot to Jawbone Flats. This shuttle leaves the parking lot at 10 a.m.; if you miss it, you will be charged $50, so leave early enough from Eugene to ensure a timely arrival. It is a three-mile walk from the parking lot to Jawbone Flats.
Pre-trip meeting will be on Tuesday, September 4, at 7 p.m., at the Obsidians lodge.
To reserve a spot, please send your check for $120 within five (5) days of signing up. Checks should be made payable to Obsidians and sent to Pat Esch at 1555 Monterey Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401. There will be no refunds after June 30th. unless someone fills your spot.

  • Event Leader: Martz Helen

  • Assistant Leader: Esch Patricia

  • Event category: Extended Trips

  • Area Type:

  • Departure Location: See Trip Description

  • Rating: Moderate

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 212

  • Season: 2012

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Weather-appropriate hiking gear; sleeping bag; towel & toiletries; food for 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance:

  • Member Fees: 120

  • Elevation Gain:

  • Non-Member Fees: 125

  • Committee: Extended Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

According to John Muir, "In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he (sic) seeks." Muir could easily have been describing our experience at Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center with its shimmering pools, majestic cedars, colorful fungi and cascading waterfalls. Thirteen of us enjoyed a variety of trails including Cedar Flats, Beachie Saddle and Battle Axe Creek, as well as the pleasant trail to and from Jawbone Flats with its remnants of sawmill and mining equipment. Jawbone Flats itself is historically interesting and quite charming, and the Opal Creek staff were helpful and knowledgeable. Pleasantly tired from sun and hiking, we relaxed each evening on the comfortable cabin decks at Happy Hour, content in the knowledge that someone else was cooking dinner, a dinner that can only be described as scrumptiously creative gourmet vegetarian. Old-timers and newcomers alike enjoyed the whole experience.

Members & Guests signed-up & waitlisted

  • Number of spots on trip: 16
  • Number of spots available: 0
No. Status Full name Phone Transportation Needed? Trip Fee # Can Take?
1 Signed-Up Martz, Helen 541-345-6229 N 120
2 Signed-Up Esch, Patricia 541-338-8280 N 120
3 Signed-Up Prentice, Margaret 541-556-6596 N 120
4 Signed-Up Emlen, Clara 541-746-2181 N 120
5 Signed-Up Rolfe, Jorry 541-206-9501 N 120
6 Signed-Up Sinnott, Randy 541-915-0234 N 120
7 Signed-Up Bonine, Anne 541-345-2095 N 125
8 Signed-Up Bruns, Barbara 541-485-7285 N 125
9 Signed-Up Rankin, Lynnette 503-399-1193 N 125
10 Signed-Up Soussan, Pat 541-653-7997 N 120
11 Signed-Up Dorland, Julie 541-968-2447 N 125
12 Signed-Up Simmons, Kristen 541-603-8591 N 125
13 Signed-Up Aten, Barbara 541-521-4528 N 120
14 Signed-Up Bryan, Keiko 541-342-1240 N 120
15 Signed-Up Hopkins, Yuan 541-484-4269 N 120
16 Signed-Up Carson, Cheryl 541-607-0001 N 125
17 Signed-Up West, Marian 541-746-6263 N 125
18 Signed-Up Burkart, Patty 760-799-8829 N 125
19 Signed-Up Bradshaw, Jake Gail 541-221-2592 N 125