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June 25, 2010 9:00AM - June 25, 2010 9:00AM
Mary’s Peak Drive and Hike
Date of Event: Friday, June 25, 2010
Registration deadline: June 22, 2010
Cost: $5 parking fee
Description of Event: Mary's Peak is the highest point on the Oregon coastal range at 4,097 feet. A wonderful, curvy and newly paved road takes you to a parking lot near the summit, but the last 500 ft elevation must be done on foot, so bring your hiking shoes. On a clear day, the Pacific Ocean and mountains in California, Oregon and Washington are all observable. We’ll meet at 10am on the 25that a place to be determined (somewhere south of Portland.) We’ll drive on interstate 5 for a short way and then take back roads to Mary’s Peak Road southwest of Philomath. We’ll plan to hike to the summit and have a sack lunch. Everyone will be on their own going home. Let’s all hope for good weather.
Requirement:The parking area and picnic grounds are within the Siuslaw National Forest and there is a $5.00 day use fee. Passes can be purchased ahead at REI and Bi-Mart stores or payment can be made on site with the correct change. Golden Age Passports, Golden Access Passes and Interagency Senior Passes issued by the National Park Service and displayed on hang tags are all accepted.
How to register: Interested parties should email their name and phone number to maryspeakdriveandhike@yahoo.com
What to bring: Hiking shoes, water, sack lunch, parking pass (or $5 bill to pay for parking fee on site)
