South Coast Striders Hike, May 6

South Slough Trails Hike, Saturday, May 7 – We will meet at the South Slough National Estuarine Reserve Interpretive Center parking lot at 10:00 AM. Lynn Jackson will lead the hike, and will take us on a series of trails through the reserve, including the North Creek Trail, the Middle Creek trail, the Hidden Creek Trail, the Tunnel Trail, and the Sloughside trail. After the hike you will return to the Visitor Center for lunch or a snack. Hikers wanting to explore more after lunch may want to complete the day with some hikes on the South Reserve Trails. You can find a brochure about the South Slough and the trails on our website. Location and Time: We will meet at the interpretive center parking lot at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 7. Driving Directions: From the North–From Hwy 101 in downtown Coos Bay follow the signs about 9 miles to Charleston. Shortly after the Charleston drawbridge, take a left on Seven Devils Road. Follow Seven Devils for 4.1 miles to the Interpretive Center. From Bandon (and South): Follow 101 North to West Beaver Hill Road (9 miles North of Bandon). Turn left on W. Beaver Hill, toward Charleston. Follow W. Beaver Hill for 6.1 miles until it becomes Seven Devils Road. Follow Seven Devils for 2.2 miles to the Interpretive Center. From Coquille: Take 42W toward Coos Bay for 4.5 miles to N. Bank Road. Take a left on N. Bank and follow it 4.3 miles to W. Beaver Hill Road. W. Beaver Hill Rd. will cross 101 (with a right turn followed quickly by a left turn) in 2.5 miles. Follow W. Beaver Hill road 6.1 miles until it becomes Seven Devils. Follow Seven Devils for 2.2 more miles to the Interpretive Center.