South Coast Striders, July 26

Cape Mountain Trails Saturday, July 27 – The hike:  Beautiful wooded trails and high meadows  with views that go on for miles.   We have put together a sampler of this wonderful  17 mile trail system  that offers  lots  of options for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. long hike will be 8.5 miles and will combine the multiple trails Princess Tasha, Berry Creek, and others). We will lunch  in the meadow at the site of an old lookout tower. Because of the later start lunch might be later than usual, so bring snacks for along the way. Hikers will have the option to shorten their hike to 2 miles by branching off on the Lookout Loop trail. The short hike will be 2 miles and is rated moderate overall, but you still have to make the climb up to the lookout. The longer hike is 8.5 miles and is rated difficult overall. Dress for the weather and bring plenty of water and something to eat. Hiking Sticks will make the climbing  easier. Location and Time: Meet at 9:30 at N. end of Fred Meyer parking lot in Florence (near the gas station) then drive to Dry Lake trail head; Driving Directions:  Take Hwy 101 N through Florence, OR.   Fred Meyer ( on your left) is part of large shopping center on N. side of town.  We will meet on the North end of the lot next to the gas station.
Suggested Carpool sites and Departure Times: Coos Bay Visitor Center—8:00, Dune Information Center in Reedsport 8:40, Rays in Bandon—6:30, Coquille Visitor Center—7:30, Battle Rock Park Visitor Center—6:50.