Hike: Tipsoo Peak

Details: Tipsoo Peak is probably the easiest 8,000 foot peak that you'll ever summit. No mountaineering equipment is necessary, it's a simple walk up to the top of the red volcanic cone, Expansive views of Tipsoo Peak's nearest mountain friends is your reward.

Driving Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZBgSPNUhXZG4SowF6
Driving time: 2 hours, 5 minutes

Route: This hike is an out-and-back on the Tipsoo Peak Trail
Distance: 6.2 miles
Elevation gain: 1784 feet
Difficulty level: Moderately strenuous

Pluses: The views of the surrounding Cascade Mountain Range and several large lakes.

Minuses: It is an uphill hike to the summit. Mosquitoes may make their annoying little presence known,

For more information call or text Penny at. 541-643-6413.

On the day of the hike: Meet at 8 am in the Douglas County Courthouse parking lot off of Fowler St., right behind the library building.

Bring water, lunch, and appropriate clothing for hiking.

If you are riding with somebody, be prepared to share gas expenses with your driver.

Please do not attend if you feel sick, are coughing, or have a fever.
The club hikes every other Saturday, rain or shine. Hiking is free, everybody is welcome.

For a list of our upcoming hikes:
https://www.friendsoftheumpqua.org/schedule/

“Hiking, because therapy is expensive, and the views are free.”