Advertisement
Details: Located near Coos Bay, the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve (that's the proper and notably unwieldy name!) provides a healthy dose of green forest and slough scenery.Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/3716349349
Driving time: 2 hours
Driving directions: https://goo.gl/maps/XDBvEmdc4JbMbT9G7
Entry or parking fee: none
Hiking route: Starting from the Reserve's visitor center, we will hike down to South Slough and return by way of Hidden Creek
Difficulty level: Moderate
Distance: 4.3 miles
Elevation gain: 300 feet
Pluses: The hike is not overly long and spends plenty of quality time in a lush green coastal forest. The scenery down by the slough itself is impressive.
Minuses: What hikes down to the slough must return by hiking up from the Slough.
For more information call or text Rheo at 541-643-0727
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.
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/
“Hike more, live longer!"
Advertisement
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Douglas County Courthouse, North Parking Lot, SE Fowler St, Roseburg, OR 97470, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.
