Leave from the Rite Aid parking lot on Ashland Street at 9:00 AM unless otherwise indicated. Bring water, lunch, hat, sunscreen and rain gear as appropriate. TH = trailhead; EDT = estimated drive time; PCT = Pacific Crest Trail; DIM = Dead Indian Memorial Highway. 100 Hikes = 100 Hikes in Southern Oregon, Second Edition. Hike leader:Francie Skinner, 541-840-4042
Website: https://ashlandhiking.org
May 7: Mule Mountain and Baldy Peak
TH: (Due to potential road closure on South Stage Road) North on I-5 13 miles. Take exit 27 toward OR-99. Turn left onto Garfield 2,2 miles. Continue Straight on Cunningham 0.4 mile. Left on Orchard Home Drive 0.2 mile, Right onto Sunset Drive 4.1 miles. Right on East California to the Jacksonville Library. Right on 238 for 7.6 miles, Left onto Upper Applegate Road 12 miles to the parking area. EDT 1 hour. There is a new start to the trail that gives access to the Mule Mountain trail #919. Follow the trail for approximately 1.75 miles. Turn left and make our way off trail to the top of Mule Mountain. Gaining around 700 feet in 0.35 of a mile. Snack break. Make our way back down to the trail and continue along the trail for about 2.35 miles to the base of Baldy Peak. Climb 330 feet to the summit of Mount Baldy for lunch. Climb back down to the Mule Mountain trail and return to our cars around 4.25 miles. Total hike distance 9.34 miles with 3,881 feet of elevation gain. Weather Forecast. 80 miles RT
May 14: PCT from Greensprings Summit to Hobart Bluff (p. 130 in 101 Hikes) TH: Drive Highway 66 14.5 miles to PCT crossing at Greensprings Summit. EDT: 45 minutes. Description: Follow the PCT for 3.3 miles through the woods and along the crest to the "Hobart Bluff Viewpoint" sign; turn right 0.3 miles to top of bluff; enjoy 360 degree views and lunch before returning the same way. Distance: 7+ miles; elevation gain: 2,000 feet of climbing; Weather Forecast. RT mileage: 40 miles.
May 28: Grizzly Peak and Lost Creek Falls TH: Drive Dead Indian Memorial Highway 7 miles; turn left on Shale City Road and follow Grizzly Peak Trail signs: 3 miles on pavement, 2 miles on dirt. EDT: 30 minutes. Description: Two hikes for the price of one. We will first do Grizzly Peak and then head over to visit Lost Creek Falls. Spring flowers should be in full bloom; great views over the Rogue Valley. For both hikes: distance: 8 miles; elevation gain: 2,200 feet. Weather forecast. RT mileage: 30 miles