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Guided hikes and snowshoe trips geared toward those age 50 and older
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| Three to four trips each week, Monday through Saturday, to various beautiful and
interesting trails in Central Oregon. All trips are led by a trained
guide/naturalist. Hiking trips are 2.5 to 9 miles; snowshoe trips 1.5 to 6 miles; each trip is rated as easy, intermediate, or advanced according to length, elevation gain and terrain. Shoot us an email if you'd like to sign up for the Striders' email announcements. (the office will be closed Sept. 4-14.) Hiking highlights, summer 2010
• Fantastic view of the Tam MacArthur Rim high in the Cascades at 6500 feet on the Three Creeks Lake trail. • Great history of the Santiam Wagon road from Tombstone pass downhill all the way under towering Douglas firs to 7-mile horse camp. • Wonderful geology talk on the Ray Atkenson trail, part way along Sparks Lake with awesome views of South Sister. • Lovely views and Mariposa Lilies on the Round Mountain trail in the Ochoco. • And coming up: Fascinating history of the old mercury mines in the Ochoco National Forest: August 30. We look forward to getting into the great outdoors with you!
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is not required that you be over 50 to participate in Silver Striders'
trips, but most of us are, and delighted to be!