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Row River Trail Fall Walk

  • Start date: 11/01/2022

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 11/01/2022

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

The Row River Trail is a paved rail to trail path that is wonderful for walks, biking and the occasional equestrian. We will park at the Mosby Creek Trailhead and walk to Dorena Dam. The fall leaves will be swirling, two covered bridges are visible and we'll cross two railroad bridges. From the top of Dorena Dam the views can be spectacular. Waterfowl abounds and other wildlife may be spotted. This is near my house and I enjoy it frequently.
Cottage Grove has an assortment of restaurants if any choose to dine after this walk.

  • Event Leader: Harris Jean

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Mountain

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

  • Rating: Moderate

  • Roundtrip total drive miles: 36

  • Season: 2023

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: Bring clothing layers as needed, water and snacks.

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 7

  • Member Fees: —

  • Elevation Gain: 800

  • Non-Member Fees: 5

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

It was cool and rainy, yet also lovely with falling leaves and the peaceful sound of rain falling through the trees. The highlight was watching a pair of eagles from the top of Dorena Dam for 15 minutes. They were perched in trees nearby. 2 pelicans, 2 deer, turkeys and other waterfowl were visible to us. Mules near the path were friendly and entertaining.
This was a pleasant trek with information shared about Dorena Dam construction and the progression of the path from a gold and timber railroad hauling system to a steam engine excersion train all the way to the present day bike path.
We enjoyed this outing along with molasses cookies and lunch at Coast Fork Brewing for part of the group.

Members & Guests signed-up & waitlisted

  • Number of spots on trip: 12
  • Number of spots available: 1
No. Status Full name Phone Transportation Needed? Trip Fee # Can Take?
1 Signed-Up Harris, Jean 541-953-0268 N —
2 Signed-Up Carpenter, Kathie 541-505-2370 N —
3 Signed-Up Meacham, Lynn 541-214-8827 N —
4 Signed-Up Rehg, Charmaine 541-868-7571 N 5
5 Signed-Up Krentz, Holger 541-868-7792 N —
6 Signed-Up Dinn, James 713-557-2682 N —
7 Signed-Up Sigrist, Sandra 916-612-5517 N —
8 Signed-Up Johnson, Steven 541-520-2470 N —
9 Signed-Up Margart, Carol 909-264-6684 N 5
10 Signed-Up Leng, Jane 541-232-3239 N —
11 Signed-Up Orsi, Barbara 541-515-9665 N —