Name: Tamolitch Pool Brisk Hike
Start: 2026-04-18T08:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-04-18T08:00:00-07:00

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Tamolitch Pool Brisk Hike

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Start date: 04/18/2026
Start time: 8:00 AM

Description:

Two groups will make this hike on the same day and this is the brisk hiking group. Char is leading the meandering, easy pace group. Tamolitch Pool is a special place to see, along with the scenic section of the McKenzie River trail. Be prepared for a few rough sections on the lava rock. Suggested driver donation is $12.70. Thank you to those willing to drive.
Dress appropriately for the weather, with layers. Bring water, snacks, poles if you like and a personal first aid kit.

Photo by: Jean

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: Behind McDonalds, 57th and Main in Springfield
Rating: Easy
Roundtrip total drive miles: 116
Season: 2026
Permits Required:
- NW Forest Pass
Event Status: Passed
Supplies and Equipment Required: Dress appropriately for the weather, with layers. Bring water, snacks, poles if you like and a personal first aid kit.
participant prerequisites: Able to hike on uneven ground for 4 miles
Conditions:
Total Distance: 4 miles
Member Fees: —
Elevation Gain: 300
Non-Member Fees: $8
Committee: Trips
Junior member fees: —

Trip Report

Springtime along the McKenzie is breathtakingly beautiful with sunny skies and temps between 38 - 63. We enjoyed the riverside trail, the lava portions and the river views as we approached Tamolitch Pool. Traces of recent snowfall appeared in a couple shady spots. We marveled at the underground stretches of the McKenzie above Tamolitch Pool caused by lava from Belknap Crater burying 3 miles of the river 1600 years ago. We enjoyed our hike and chatted with Char\'s group along the trail.

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