Bell Mountain Logging Trail (12 miles, 2000 ft ascent)
Details
Greetings -
This day hike is available to TCO Members (free) and TCO non-members ($2).
Where: Lucia Falls Park - parking lot
(https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Lucia_Falls_Trailhead)
When: 845am sharp.
Parking Pass: None that I am aware of
Distance: 12-ish miles
Elevation gain: 2000 ft-ish
Dogs are welcome: Dog owner is responsible for their dogs at this park.
I will bring Rocket (my dog).
The pace will be 2-3 mph in order to make the loop before dark. We will take a break for lunch.
We are going to hike a large loop from Lucia Falls park and tap Bells Mountain summit. The plan is to head east to Hantwick Falls, and then up the old gravel logging road and summit Bells Mountain. We shall cross the summit and find a trail to make a return on, then make a loop.
This route is a possible plan:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-at-bell-mountain-logging-trail-0ec29eb
Please bring: lunch, water, hiking poles, rain gear, headlamp.
Estimated return time is a rough estimate only.
Please feel free to use the Meetup chat for this trip to organize carpooling.
Trails Club of Oregon trip leaders are all volunteers and are not paid professionals or guides. Please remember you are responsible for your own health and safety during and on the way to and from this event. Please be informed and self-sufficient.