Scout Camp Wildflower Hike

WHERE: Scout Camp Wildflower Hike

WHEN: Friday, June 18, 2021; 9:00 am - 12:00pm

RATING: Moderately difficult; 2.2 mile loop

GUIDE: Marilynne Keyser (mtkeyser@gmail.com; 541-923-0558)

Although this hike is not long, it does involve a fairly steep 700 ft descent to the Deschutes River and a short, but serious climb over large rocks to compete the loop. The hike will focus on native plants so we will be stopping often to identify wildflowers. Fortunately, this loop trail is one of the most visually stunning hikes you'll find in Central Oregon, including views of the confluence of Whychus Creek with the Deschutes River. Standard hiking equipment includes sturdy boots, lunch, water, extra layer, and hiking poles.

Please be at the Scout Camp Trailhead, located at the end of Scout Camp Trail Road on Crooked River Ranch, ready to start the hike by 8:45 am. Service dogs only.

Bring your Guide to the Native Plants of the Deschutes Canyon Area. Guide books will be available for purchase before the hike ($10/FANs members; or $12/non-members, payable with cash or check). A plant checklist will be provided.

This is a free hike, limited to 6 participants and registration is required and available at www.fansofdeschutes.org one month prior to the hike date. If the hike is full, add your name to the waiting list by contacting fansofdeschutes@gmail.com. It is not unusual for folks to cancel as the day of the hike approaches. We will contact you if space develops.

Directions: From Hwy 97, just north of Terrebonne, turn left onto Lower Bridge Road at the Crooked River Ranch sign. After 2 miles, turn right on 43rd Street. After 1.7 miles, turn left on Chinook Drive. In 1.1 miles, turn right on Shad Road. In 1.4 miles, turn right on Peninsula Drive. Travel 3.2 miles, turning left onto Meadow Road. In .5 miles, turn right on Scout Camp Trail, which terminates at the trailhead parking area.