Past Activity
Yachats New Year’s Day Peace Hike
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Start date: 01/01/2026
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Start time: 7:30 AM
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End date: 01/01/2026
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End time: 4:30 PM
Description:
This is the 15th annual Peace Hike in Yachats, commemorating the forcible relocation and genocide of tribal communities by the Alsea Subagency from 1860 - 1875 (https://www.yachatsoregon.org/354/Peace-Hike). We will drive to the Cape Perpetua parking area and hike 2.1 miles down to the Amanda Grotto, where hikers will have the opportunity to place a sprig of cedar wrapped with intentions for peace into a ceremonial fire. There will be a tribal ceremony at noon, lasting approximately 1 hour. Our group will then hike back up to the Cape Perpetua parking area and overlook before returning to Eugene. Some of the group may want to stop in Florence for a snack or beverage before the drive back. Suggested donation to drivers is $19.
Photo by: Heidi Anderson
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Event Leader: Sandra Sigrist
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Event Leader Phone: 9166125517
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Event Leader Email: millie225611@gmail.com
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Assistant Leader: Heidi Anderson
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Event category: Trips
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Area Type: Coastal
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Departure Location: Eugene Target, W11th, parking lot closest to W11th
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Rating: Moderate
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Roundtrip total drive miles: 160
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Season: 2026
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Permits Required:
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Event Status: Passed
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Supplies and Equipment Required: Wear comfortable hiking footwear for a possibly muddy trail with many tree roots, clothing layers and a rain shell, walking poles if you use those, snacks and a lunch. Drivers will need either a NW Forest or America the Beautiful pass to park at the trailhead.
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participant prerequisites:
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Conditions:
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Total Distance: 4 miles
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Member Fees: —
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Elevation Gain: 1,360 ft
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Non-Member Fees: 8
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Committee: Trips
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Junior member fees: —
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