Hearty Soles Hike -Kick Butte # 7 Vista Butte Hike

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 # 7 Vista Butte Hike 

When:  9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 8

We’ll meet at the Country Store parking lot to carpool to the butte, leaving promptly at 9. (The time could be earlier if the forecast is for hot weather.) Drive up Spring River Road and  continue to the Bachelor Junction. Turn right on Century Drive, go just past where the highway divides, and the vista Butte  parking  is a wide spot on the OTHER side of the road. So you need to do either a U-turn or dive down Century until you can turn around to reach the parking. Bring $4 to pay drivers. 

Description:  For a hike that’s just short of five miles roundtrip and a little over 600 feet of  elevation gain (633), the reward at the top  of Vista Butte is great -- outstanding views at 6,619 feet.  Much of the hike is on mountain bike trails, but they’re not generally busy.  The trail is not particularly rocky. There is a kick-up in elevation  just  before you reach the top. 

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.

Gear:  Wear sturdy boots and  layered clothing, bring a hat, sunscreen and mosquito repellant and plenty of water. It could be windy at the summit. We recommend hiking poles. We’ll settle in at the top for a snack or lunch and wander around to take in the views. 

Co Leaders: Nancy Todd ( 503--810-2627, dearmrstodd@yahoo.com) and Holley Darden (703-963-3134, holleyandmark@verizon.net)

Number of participants, including leaders: 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.