Hearty Soles - Hager Mountain - Chasing the Blooms

Hager Mt. - Hearty Soles

Chasing the Blooms Hike

When:  8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday, June 18. 

Info: 8 a.m. Thursday, June 18. Meet at the Country Store parking lot. It is a 1.5-hour drive to the trailhead: south on 97; east on 31; right on East Bay Road (just before Silver Lake) for 9 miles; left on FS-012 (just past lower trailhead).

Description:

This is the sixth 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 less-traveled, early-season hike of 4.6 miles and ~1500 feet of elevation gain. Peak wildflower bloom is typically from early June through the end of July and is often a jaw-dropping display of color and mountain views. Potential species are listed on iNaturalist. Mosquitos are often in the trees on the lower trail; ticks some years (stay on the trail!).  Rough, overgrown road in. Pit toilets at the top, not at the bottom.

Gear:

Light hiking shoes, poles for the rocky steep sections, sunscreen, hats, insect repellent, a picnic lunch and $5 for the driver. We will have a picnic lunch at the top, where there is a picnic table and a pit toilet. 

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

Co-leaders: Gwen Gamble (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

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.