!HIKE! East and West Metolius River Loop 5.9 miles EASY

Metolius Trail! Nothing quite like it!

This trail starts across the bridge from the fish hatchery hiking on the East Metolius trail heading downstream. Cross the river at Lower Bridge and head back to the fish hatchery on the West Metolius Trail to make a loop. Parts of the trail goes through campsites so please be respectful of nearby campers. Overall, a beautiful and easy hike without much elevation gain.

Please arrive early and come prepared. Bring water, 10 Essentials, snacks, proper hiking shoes, pole(s), dress in layers.
NORTHWEST PARK PASS NEEDED

WRITTEN DIRECTIONS: Follow US-97 N and US-20 W to Metolius River Camp Sherman
39 min (33.3 mi)
Follow Metolius River Camp Sherman and NF-14to NF-1400/640 in Jefferson County14 min (10.5 mi)NF-1400/640
Camp Sherman, OR 97730

"Highlights include a stunning river, beautiful wildflowers, and diverse forest scenery. Challenges are overgrown sections and potential muddy areas. Reviewers recommend wearing long pants and starting early."
EVENTS
Hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing: All skill levels are welcome. Each event will disclose the location, skill level, distance and approximate duration, and gear and equipment required. PPSG recommends you pack the “Ten Essentials” for all hiking events: https://americanhiking.org/resources/10essentials/
ATTENDING EVENTS
Please read the entire event description before signing up and only sign-up for events within your capabilities.
All events have an attendee limit. Attendee limits are determined by the nature of the event and the number of Event Hosts attending an event.
Events fill-up quickly. Members are encouraged to download the Meetup app to receive notifications for events as soon as they are posted.
When an event is full (reached its attendee limit), you may be assigned to the Waitlist. If spots open up, members are automatically RSVPed to the event in the order that they joined the Waitlist. Please be patient if you’re on the Waitlist. It's common for the head count to fall as an event gets closer, and most likely you will be RSVPed.
If you are unable to attend an event, please unRSVP no later than 24-hours prior to the event. This allows members on the Waitlist to be RSVPed.
If you are unable to attend an event the day of the event, please contact the Event Host as soon as possible. Otherwise, the Event Host may proceed with the event without you.
No shows will be marked as such and after three no shows you will be a “no go.”
RISKS AND WAIVER
No activity is without risk. Please read the entire event description before signing up and only sign up for events within your capabilities. PPSG members are responsible for making their own decision on acceptable risks.
PPSG event hosts are volunteers and not trained professionals. Anyone attending any posted event assumes all personal risk to themselves and releases Paulina Peak Social Group, its Organizers, Event Hosts, and its members from all liability.