Hearty Soles Hike - Kick Butte Challenge # 6 Bates Butte (change in location)

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 Hike # 6 Bates Butte

When:  Wednesday, June 24, 9 am- 11 am.  Leave VBag parking lot at 9 am for 15 minute drive to trailhead.  Have lunch after hike if desired at The Commons food trucks. Bring $2 for carpool and money for lunch.   

Description:  This is a 1.7 mile loop with elevation gain of 577 feet.  The trail becomes very steep near the top and slippery with gravel and dirt.  The descent near the top is similarly slippery.  Hiking poles are strongly recommended and plan to do some side stepping on the initial descent.  You can expect a good cardio challenge and a gorgeous view at the summit (or particular interest is the meadering Deschutes River from above).

Optional:  as the loop itself is rather short, if there is interest in adding some more distance, there is a lovely flat trail through the forest that we could "tack" on after the loop.  

Gear: Bring water and snack, sunscreen, hiking poles (optional), hiking boots, hat, bug repellent.

Co Leaders: Mary Elizabeth Horan (310-780-1438) Janet Rathbone (503-577-2803)

Number of Participants:  12

When registering, you will need to agree to the WAIVER

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.