Hearty Soles - Round Mountain from South Trailhead - Summit Challenge #2

Round Mountain from South Trailhead - Summit Challenge #2

All are welcome on this hike, even if you are not participating in the Summit Challenge.

When: Monday, June 22, 7:30am-5:30pm We will leave the parking lot of Holy Trinity Catholic Church (18143 Cottonwood Road) at 7:30 for the drive to the trailhead which is about 45 minutes past Prineville. Bring $4 for the driver. Drivers need a NW Forest Pass.

Description: This is a 10 mile out and back with 2,100 feet of elevation gain in the lovely and less trodden Ochoco National Forest. But don't let these details scare you off! This is a beautiful hike through a mixed pine forest and some grassy meadows. The hike starts with a gradual ascent for the first mile or so where you will reach a plateau. For the next mile or so it's mostly flat or down hill where you get a nice recovery. When you enter the last couple of miles to the summit is when you earn your lunch. It's a steady climb (not too steep) to the summit. At the top you are rewarded with beautiful views (except for the giant antennae at the top where you get excellent cel reception). It is a good trail that is mostly dirt. Naturally the 2nd half of the hike (5 miles) is a mostly moderate-gradual descent.

There are no bathrooms at this trailhead. There are a couple of "outhouse" toilets at the Ochoco Ranger Station about 15 minutes before the trailhead where we can stop on the way in and out.

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

Gear: Bring snacks, lunch, water, sturdy hiking shoes, sunscreen and bug spray. 

Co-Leaders: Susie Silva Strommer 503-970-1453 and 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 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.