Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 5 miles total
Elevation Gain: 300 feet
Leader: Chandra LeGue (Oregon Wild’s Senior Conservation Advocate)
Location: Willamette National Forest, southeast of Oakridge
The Middle Fork Willamette National Recreation Trail near Chuckle and Indigo Springs is all about variety… From ice-cold and gushing springs, a free flowing river, and ancient hemlocks and Douglas-fir, to a forest naturally recovering from a 2009 fire. Come explore this unique area, discuss fire and forest policy and management, and enjoy a lovely stretch of trail along a proposed Wild & Scenic River.
Carpools will be available from Eugene and Springfield.
The goal of Oregon Wild’s outdoor program is to connect our supporters to the places we work to protect and conserve. Our guided hikes and outings are led by staff members with experience in our conservation campaigns, knowledge about the natural world, and a passion for Oregon’s wild places and wildlife. Our programs offer an educational experience and a connection to advocacy for the places we visit. We strive to make our outdoor programs inviting and safe for everyone.
