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At Mount Ashland, the Pacific Crest Trail basically follows the Oregon-California border while on its way to Canada. Here, meadows seemingly go on forever, full of wildflowers, and hikers will enjoy epic views to Mount Shasta and the Klamath River valley. Plus, we Oregonians get to literally look down our noses at California, always an exciting moment in our lives!Driving time: 2.5 hours
Driving directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8sUf6XzXbzCBULKo9
Entry or parking fee: none
Difficulty level: Moderate
Distance: 6.8 miles roundtrip to Grouse Gap Shelter.
Elevation gain: 600 ft.
Map: https://www.mapmywalk.com/routes/view/340465329
Pluses: Meadows, wildflowers, all surrounded by peaks and valleys and views thereof.
Minuses: There may be mosquitoes happy to see us.
For more information call or text Lane at 541-643-9278.
On the day of the hike: Meet at 8 am in the Douglas County Courthouse parking lot off of Fowler St., right behind the library building.
Bring water, lunch, and appropriate clothing for hiking.
If you are riding with somebody, be prepared to share gas expenses with your driver.
We will follow current official Oregon Covid-19 guidelines, whatever they may be at the time. Please do not attend if you feel sick, are coughing, or have a fever.
The club hikes every other Saturday, rain or shine. Hiking is free, everybody is welcome.
For a list of our upcoming hikes:
https://www.friendsoftheumpqua.org/schedule/
“Over the mountains & through the woods, down the river & up the valley, over the boulders & through the stream to nobody’s house we go.”
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Douglas County Courthouse, North Parking Lot, SE Fowler St, Roseburg, Oregon, United States
