🥾🌼 Annual Wildflower Hike W. Metolius River 5 Mile Moderate Pace & Difficulty
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🥾 Get ready for an another beautiful 5 mile RT moderate pace/moderate difficulty hike along the West Metolius River Trail! This one’s a real gem! Every year, I try to time it as close to the peak of the wildflowers along the trail, so it should be gorgeous!
We will begin our out and back hike at the Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery. Our turnaround point is Canyon Creek Campground. There are restrooms at each end of the trail.
Bring plenty of water and a snack. We will break for about 10 minutes at our turn around point to chat, hydrate, and have a snack. Hiking pools optional. There are tons of rocks and tripping hazards FYI. Poles highly recommended.
About the Hike: The Metolius, most magical of all Oregon rivers, emerges fully grown at 50,000 gallons a minute from the arid base of Black Butte. Sample the river's wizardry with this easy hike along a section of the oasis-like riverbank. The trail passes sudden springs, reveals colorful bird life and leads to a wonderfully visitable fish hatchery.”