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Crabtree Valley Hike
| What | Hikes & Outings |
|---|---|
| When |
Jul 25, 2009 from 08:00 am to 06:00 pm |
| Where | Carpools depart from Portland |
| Contact Name | Sean Stevens |
| Contact Email | ss@oregonwild.org |
| Contact Phone | 503.283.6343 x211 |
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Experience one of the oldest forest groves in Oregon on a day-long expedition to this out-of-the way wonder. (Members Only)
Difficulty: Moderate (with some cross-country travel)
Distance: 2-6 miles depending on access point
Elevation Gain: 600-800 feet
Leader: Sean Stevens
Location: Salem District BLM
Some of the oldest and largest trees in Oregon—a truly spectacular forest great for fall mushrooms. The old growth that surrounds Crabtree Lake sits terraced inside a unique glacially-carved valley. The rock formations likely spared the valley from fire, allowing the biggest trees to reach their current size and maturity. Given the remote location, we’ll likely be able to enjoy the amazing setting all to ourselves.
Crabtree has quite a history. The land was once owned by Willamette Industries and was on the chopping block in the 1970s and early 1980s. Dedicated efforts by former Oregon Wild staffers and many passionate forest advocates eventually moved ownership from private into public hands. However, public ownership doesn't always mean protection and parts of Crabtree Valley are being considered for logging under the BLM's Western Oregon Plan Revision. Crabtree may be tucked away in a little pocket of the state outside Sweet Home, but the more people who see its amazing old-growth canopy, the less likely anyone will be able to cut it down.
Carpools will depart from Portland at 8:00 am with an alternate meet-up location in Sweet Home.
Hike is for Oregon Wild members only. To become a member and find out more about membership benefits, click here.
