Name: Rosary Lakes Snowshoe
Start: 2024-03-13T00:00:00-07:00
End: 2024-03-13T23:59:59-07:00

Past Activity

Canceled: Rosary Lakes Snowshoe

Start date: 03/13/2024
Start time: 12:00 AM
End date: 03/13/2024
End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

We will park in the sno-park near Willamette Pass where the west entrance to Odell Lake turns off. This lovely section of the PCT gradually climbs through fir and pine forests with glimpses of Odell Lake and Diamond Peak. Lower Rosary Lake with Pulpit Rock will be our destination. If the group chooses, we can go another half mile to Middle and Upper Rosary Lakes. PLEASE DON'T SIGN UP IF THIS IS TOO STRENUOUS. A couple of trips last year were a bit scary with concerns for the well being of a struggling person. I will plan easier outings soon, thanks.

Event Leader: Jean Harris
Event Leader Phone: 541-953-0268
Event Leader Email: jeanmarieharr@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: 130
Season: 2024
Permits Required:
- Snow Park
Event Status: Passed
Supplies and Equipment Required: Bring snowshoes, food, water and clothing layers appropriate for the day.
participant prerequisites:
Conditions:
Total Distance: 8
Member Fees: —
Elevation Gain: 1000
Non-Member Fees: 5
Committee: Trips
Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

Oh what a beautiful day to snowshoe to the Rosary Lakes! We started at 27 degrees, with fresh snow and clearing skies. Every tree and bush was snow covered. The trail had soft, new snow, which we trekked on, taking turns to lead. The forest is always silent and peaceful, with a mix of large old growth and smaller trees. The 3 Rosary Lakes sparkled with Pulpit Rock as the backdrop. We turned around along Upper Rosary, allowing us to see all three lakes. Our round trip was a bit over 8 miles. With warm days forescast, this was the perfect day between snowfall and melting snow.