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ROOSTER ROCK - April 24, 1969
M. J. Arpin, Mary Bridgeman, Anna Jeppesen, Henry Jeppesen, Jim Jeppesen, Terry Jones, Alvin Lynch, Helen Lynch, Georgia McCornack, Rose McFaddin, Hank Plant, Bill Ross, Helen Smith and Richard Young turned out on a beautiful Saturday morning for the Rooster Rock trip.
The valley was rich in spring greenery & the ride up through Sweethome along the Santiam was a treat with young leaves coming out, some flowers in bloom and the river was about as full and clear as I have ever seen it.
We parked at Fern View Forest Camp and viewed our destination not too far up,so it looked. Several flowers were in bloom along the trail or just coming out.There was also some poison oak and noticeably smaller than in the valley.
Toward the top we crossed through old, light-colored rocks which most definitely must be old Cascade material. The top was welcomed by all and a lei surely lunch was eaten. After an hour most hated to leave.
The old lookout is completely burned down except for pieces thrown over the side to the east.
Henry and Anna Jeppesen, both around 80 years, arrived on top a bit later than the rest and received congratulations from the others. Anna had trouble walking and almost couldn't so was helped considerably by Hank Plant who even carried her approximately 1/3 of a mile on his back,
I had a wonderful group and feel that the trip was a success. This time of year is a good season for this trip.
James H. Jeppesen, Jr
FRENCH PETE CREEK - May 30, 1969
Four Obsidian ladies took an unofficial trip into the area, hiking about 1½ mi. on the trail and surprised and delighted at the unbelievably beautiful scenery in the area. It is inconcievable to think what it will look like when logging begins. We met people who make weekly trips to the lovely campground where we had our lunch. Many of them have been writing letters in an effort to save this area from complete and utter destruction. Have you written your Senator?
REBEL ROCK, SOUTH FORK MCKENZIE 5/24/69
Pleasant drive to starting point of trip, trail #3324 above upper reach of Cougar Dam. Day was overcast and ideal for a good hike. Trail was in good condition and well marked, some down-fall along the trail but of no serious obstacle. This trail climbs quite steadily and ... about l p.m. we reached summit rim, elevation 5100 ft. Had lunch stop beside a cold rivulet of snow melt, investigated old cabin this side of rim. Hiked on to South Fork vantage point and obtained view of beautiful timbered area. This South Fork area has been logged in many places and clear-cut areas form quite a patchwork on over-all appearance of country. Day was too cloudy to get a good view of the high Cascade Peaks, but we were able to see Mt. Bachelor and base of the South Sister. Investigated Rebel Rock Lookout that is well located on a considerable section of South Fork drainage. We also passed a marked Forest Service Heliport adjacent to the trail and slightly above the R.R. Lookout. A far cry from the old pack strings taking in supplies. Now the lookouts can come and go by "whirly birds". A good group and a good outing.
Bill Dean, Mary Bridgeman, Norm Benton, Al Lynch, Helen Lynch, Bill Morris, Lois Morris and Paul Lafferty, Leader.
MT. JUNE - May 18, 1969
We enjoyed the nearby scenery because we couldn't see anything else!! We walked in fog all of the way, and there was a fairly constant drizzle which gradually increased to a downpour by the time we got back, Everyone donned raingear, and the light rain and wind at the top didn't seem to dampen any of the crowd's enthusiasm for lunch at an early hour! There were only a few small fields of snow to cross. Many kinds of spring flowers were at their best. Ray Cavagnaro provided a little excitement by losing his car keys near the top. Everyone was happy when they were found! Entire group seemed to genuinely enjoy the hike in spite of the damp weather. On the trip were: Ron Bramble, Ray Cavagnaro, Aildred Clark, Duchess Cox, C. W. Johnson, John Johnson, Juli Johnson, Terry Jones, Bill Ross, Clarence, Dick, Dorothy, and Susan Scherer, Lois Schreiner, Bob & Ilene Yates, Leader.
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