Second Session Added: Hydromagmatic Pinnacles of the Steelhead Falls Area Geo-Exploration

Derek Loeb

Led by Nancy Wildman and Derek Loeb

Tuesday, March 19

10:30 AM-2:30 PM

Join Nancy Wildman and Derek Loeb for a geo-exploration of the Hydromagmatic Spires of the Steelhead Falls area.  The trip will begin and end at the Sand Ridge trailhead in Crooked River Ranch.   The parking area at this trailhead is limited to about 5 vehicles so ride sharing is encouraged but per COGS policy is completely voluntary.

This trip is the complement to the Steelhead Falls Geo-Exploration of last March.  We will be looking at some of the same Hydromagmatic Pinnacles we did last year but our vantage point will be from the rim where we can gain a different and revealing perspective.  We will also have a good opportunity to see and discuss the Deschutes Formation and the much younger intracanyon Crooked River Gorge basalt.

The rim view allows for an easier approach with a total distance walked of about 2.5 miles with only minimal elevation change.  Most of the trip will be on trail but there is some off trail hiking over fairly easy terrain.  Footwear with good traction is recommended and bring hiking poles if you find them helpful. 

This is a typically drier and warmer area but because it is still winter, this trip will be weather dependent.  The 10 day weather forecast for this area is encouraging.   Depending on precipitation, some portions of the trail may be muddy.  This is a Wilderness Study Area so trip participation is limited to 12 people.  Bend area participants may meet at Cascade Village Shopping Center, between PetsMart and Ashley Furniture, to ride share or caravan to the trailhead.  Please be there at 9:30 AM and let me know you will be there.  Please contact Derek Loeb at DerekLoeb@gmail.com  with any questions.

Registration must be done via the registration button on the trip listing on the COGS website.  Successful registration will be confirmed on the webpage by a light green box indicating registration was successful and by a confirmation email.  If you don't get this email you should try the registration process again.  If the trip is full, please join the wait list as this is the best option for getting on the trip.