Hike: Sutton Creek
Schedule
Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 08:00 am
UTC-08:00Location
Douglas County Courthouse, North Parking Lot, SE Fowler St, Roseburg, OR 97470, United States | Roseburg, OR
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Sutton Creek is a relatively easy hike in the Florence area that serves up lush coastal forest, lakes, sand dunes, and of course, Sutton Creek itself. Plus, we'll make a sutton stop (see what I did there!) at the Holman overlook for a nice view of Sutton Creek and the surrounding landscape.
Driving time: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Driving directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WBnRQ5yuXhNg3vpK6
Entry or parking fee: $5; free with pass.
Route: The route is a squiggly loop, figure-eight, lollypop combo. We will begin at Dune Lake and hike on the Alder Dune Trail to the Sutton Creek. From the Holman Overlook, we will continue the loop route to Sutton Campground, and close the loop with a rejoin of the Alder Dune Trail. Confused? Just follow Lane!
Map: https://www.mapmywalk.com/routes/view/2046103651
Difficulty level: Moderate
Distance: 6.0 miles.
Elevation gain: 160 feet
Pluses: A chance to observe the varied ecosystems in the Sutton Creek area. Lush coastal forests and sand dunes.
Minuses: Some of the trail is on soft sand, which will get those leg muscles complaining. Weather can be wet and rainy this time of year.
For more information call or text Lane at 541-643-9278.
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/
“They told me to ‘take a hike’. So I did.”
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Where is it happening?
Douglas County Courthouse, North Parking Lot, SE Fowler St, Roseburg, OR 97470, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
