Hiking for Health
with the
South Coast Striders
The South Coast Striders is a hiking group which plans and delivers free hikes in cooperation with the Coos Regional Trails Partnership, the Bay Area Hospital, and the Women's Health Coalition.
| What | Where | When |
Cherry Creek Old Growth July 12th
Who says there are no big trees left in the forest?
This trail was originally
developed by the resident Roosevelt Elk and moves through dense forest
and fallen trees with some steep ups and downs.
Reg Pullen will lead us on a 2.5 mile moderate to difficult trip
(out and back) to this very special place to see what a real old growth
forest looks like.
Don Luce will lead a small group off-trail to the creek and back from
the midway point of the first hike.
We will wind down through Indian Pipe flats to the creek.
The alternative off-trail
hike is extremely difficult and for safety reasons will be limited to 8
people. Don says, “You will need to be part Elk to do this one.”
“If you have any doubts you should rule this one out.”
Bring lunch and water, dress in layers, long sleeves and pants and wear
sturdy waterproof boots.
Call Don Luce to register for the extra off-trail hike—266-8201
| Driving Directions: We will caravan from the Coquille Visitor Center at 9:15am. To get to the Coquille Visitor Center take Hwy 42 into Coquille and turn on Birch St. It is right next to the Library. Carpool Sites and departure times: Bay Area Visitor Center—8:35, Rays in Bandon—8:35, Coquille Visitor Center—9:15, Battle Rock Park Visitor Center—7:50 |
9:15 am Saturday July 12th * We will Caravan from the Coquille Visitor Center |
Blossom Gulch Nature Trail Work Party
What we plan to do:
We need people
to help clear and repair the Blossom Gulch Nature Trail.
We will clear
the fallen trees from the trail, stabilize the trail, pick up
litter, clear brush, sweep the boardwalk, repair boardwalk rail,
repair roof of gazebo, sand and repaint bench, paint support
post of gazebo and remove graffiti from signs.
Paint, lumber
and roofing materials have been donated by local businesses.
We will however
need people to bring the following tools and supplies:
I
need to know if you are coming and what tools and materials you
can bring. |
Blossom Gulch Elementary 333 S. 10th St in Coos Bay. Driving Direction: On S 10th Street between Elrod and Anderson. |
Saturday July 19th 8:00am to noon |
South Slough Reserve July 26th
Joy Tally the Education Program Specialist for the South
Slough Reserve will lead hikers on a moderate 3.5 mile exploration
of this beautiful estuarine reserve and show us some of the things
that make this place so special.
This first hike should take from 2 to 2.5
hours.
Following Joy’s hike and a break to eat a little lunch, Don
Luce will offer an additional 3 mile trip to preview the nearly
completed “North Trail”. A lot of hard work has gone into the
development of this new trail and it really shows. The additional
hike should take another 1.5 hours and is rated moderate overall as
well.
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Driving Directions:
From
Highway 101 in Coos Bay,
follow signs to
Charleston/State Parks/Ocean Beaches.
Cross bridge into Charleston and continue through town.
Turn left on
Seven Devils Road
and continue 4.6 miles, turn left into
South Slough Reserve.
From Highway 101 coming from Bandon, Coquille or Port Orford: 8.7 miles north of Bandon turn on W Beaver Hill Rd. - 6.1 miles keep right on Seven Devils Rd. - 2 miles turn right into South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Carpool Sites and departure times:
Bay Area Visitor Center—9:15,
Rays in Bandon—9:15,
Coquille Visitor Center—9:10,
Battle Rock Park Visitor Center—8:25
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10:00 am Saturday July 26th |
Click on the links to see the full schedule of upcoming hikes: Hike schedules from our fellow hikers in Curry County: Sole Pursuits 2008 Schedule Muscle Busters 2008 Schedule | ||
Cape Blanco Photos
Castle Rock Beach.
Lupine blooming on the Cape Blanco hillsides. Clam fossils in sandstone.
Climbing up the Oregon Coast Trail from Castle Rock Beach.
Long Hikers feeling the wind at their backs.
Read hike descriptions by clicking on the links below:
Coos Bay Waterfront 2005 | North Spit 2005 | Sunset Bay 2006 | Seven Devils 2006
Millicoma Marsh 2006 | Oregon Coast Trail 2008 | North Spit Shipwrecks 2008 | Eel Lake 2008