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Blanton Hts./Spencer Butte

  • Start date: 06/04/2017

  • Start time: 12:00 AM

  • End date: 06/04/2017

  • End time: 11:59 PM

Description:

Brisk pace from Blanton to the top of Spencer Butte then back down. Note the time of departure. I can't do Wednesday's hike, so I'm doing it on Sunday.

  • Event Leader: Mike Smith

  • Event Leader Phone: 520-488-9569

  • Event Leader Email: mssq@comcast.net

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Urban

  • Departure Location: Blanton RidgeTrail Head Parking Lot

  • Rating: Moderate

  • Roundtrip total drive miles:

  • Season: 2017

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required:

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 9

  • Member Fees: 1

  • Elevation Gain: 1800

  • Non-Member Fees: 2

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

This was a quiet, moderately fast paced hike from Blanton up to Spencer Butte. Despite the pace, we spotted a Red-breasted sapsucker and a lot of Forget-me-nots along with other wildflowers. Nice day to be hiking.