Bear Gulch Preserve Adventure Hike

Description

Starting near the future wildlife crossing on I-5 near the border of California, we will walk through the Mariposa Botanical Area to get to a striking canyon at Bear Gulch Preserve, an invitation-only access preserve. There will be an optional hike from there to peek at Chocolate Falls on BLM Land. Our guides will be Bird Biologist, Frank Lospalluto, and Botanist and Stewardship Director, Kristi Mergenthaler, so there will be birding and flower-admiring along the way. However, they will not be the day’s primary focus.

Date and Time

Sunday, May 17, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Meeting Location

CVS Ph*rm*cy Parking Lot, 2341 Ashland Street, Ashland, OR 97520 (Carpool to Bear Gulch Preserve)

Focus

Adventure Hike, Birds, Wildflowers

Guide

Frank Lospalluto, Bird Biologist, Kristi Mergenthaler, Botanist and Stewardship Director, Southern Oregon Land Conservancy

Hiker Limit

15 Hikers

Difficulty

Moderate to Difficult, Low Speed, Hike Off-Trail, Uneven Terrain, Elevation Gain of 800 Feet Visitors will be walking on roads, jeep roads, and cross country for up to five and a half miles. The terrain is generally gently sloped with a few steep portions, and we will be going up and down a few times. 

Bathroom

None

Pet Policy

This property is protected to conserve special habitats. Therefore, we kindly ask that you leave your pets at home. Certified Assistance Dogs that have been certified at a training facility by an Assistance Dogs International, Inc. will be the only dogs that are allowed.

If you have any questions, please contact Paige Gerhard, Event and Volunteer Coordinator, at 541-482-3069 (Ext 107) or email [email protected]. You can also visit our website.

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Host or Publisher Southern Oregon Land Conservancy