The Kick Butte Challenge consists of hiking 6 out of 8 buttes. These hikes are designed to get you ready for steeper and longer hikes as the season progresses.You may complete the challenge by hiking six of the buttes with the Hearty Soles, or hiking one or more with someone else and taking a picture of yourself at the top of the butte. You will submit the picture to Melodee Munckton at melodeem@gmail.com. At the end of season, those completing the challenge will receive a colorful bandana scarf with the year.
Kick Butte Challenge #4: Pringle and Cruiser Buttes
When: May 21 Leave at 9 a.m. from Holy Trinity Catholic Church or 9:20 a.m. from Paulina Road & 97 parking area. Return time 3:00 p.m.
Info: There will be two meeting places and times as noted above. Leave at 9 from HTCC and leave at 9:20 a.m. from parking area at road to Paulina and Hwy 97. Head to trailhead ready to hike at 10 a.m.
When considering this hike, please review the specifics (e.g. distance, elevation gain, trail surface - gravel rock, soft sand etc ) and elevation gain per mile to determine if this event matches your fitness level.
Description: This is a 4.1 mile out and back trail to Pringle Butte with an elevation gain of 741 feet and top elevation of 5000 feet. An additional 2 miles may be added by hiking to Cruiser Butte. The trail is partly on a OHV system.
Gear: Bring water, snack/lunch, sunscreen, hiking poles (optional) and money for driver.
Co-Leaders: Brigid Kennaday (541-643-4251) Susie Stromner (503-970-1453)
Number of Participants (including 2 leaders): no limit
When registering, you will need to agree to the waiver: waiver-release of liability 0124.pdf
Need to cancel?
On the SRWC website, go to the calendar and click on the event. Click "Already Registered". click "cancel. OR
on the App, go to "my tickets." Click CANCEL below the time/date.
NOTE: This event may be photographed and your image may be used in promotion of the Sunriver Women's Club.