Mid Soles - Chimney Rock in Crooked River Canyon - Chasing the Blooms Hike

Chimney Rock in Crooked River Canyon Mid Soles

Chasing the Blooms Hike

When: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thursday, May 21.

Info: 8 a.m. Thursday, May 21. Meet at the Catholic church parking lot on Cottonwood.

It is a 1.25-hour drive south of Prineville. No pass is required.

Description:

This is the fourth in a series of wildflower hikes in our new Chasing the Blooms Challenge. The focus is to identify as many wildflower species as possible.

This is a popular early-season hike of 2.7 miles, ~629 feet of elevation gain. Northwest Wildflowers notes peak wildflower bloom is typically in May. Potential species are listed on iNaturalist.

Gear:

Sturdy hiking shoes, poles, sunscreen, hats, a snack, $4 for the driver, and money for a potential after-hike lunch out at Worthy Brewing (if there is interest).

Leader:  Kathy Ketchum (503.428.4601) kket59@gmail.com

Co-leaders: Gwen Gambel (542.977.1716) grin.gamble@gmail.com  & Mechelle Griffin (503.803.6355) mgriffin8322@gmail.com 

Number of participants: 12

When considering signing up for this hike, please review the specifics (e.g. distance, elevation gain, trail surface - gravel, rocky, soft sand etc.) to determine if this trail meets your fitness level.

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.” On the APP, go to "My tickets."  Click CANCEL below the time/date.

If you are cancelling after registration closes on WI, Wild Apricot won’t let you cancel online so contact the leader directly.

NOTE:  This event may be photographed and your image may be used in promotion of the Sunriver Women's Club.