Friends of the Owyhee and the Ontario Recreation District are once again offering Owyhee Hiking Club! Everyone (age 12+) is welcome, regardless of level of experience. We welcome beginners, experts, and everyone in between! All you need is a solid pair of walking or hiking shoes, a backpack, and a good attitude!
Although we will have a route* in mind, we will take stock of the experience level of those joining us and accommodate accordingly. If you'd like to come hike with us, don't let the predicted level of difficulty deter you!
Hikes:
1/1/24 - 10am Pinnacle Point - A moderate 5 mile hike
1/10/24 - 9am Pinnacle Point/Balance Rock Viewpoint - A moderate 5 mile hike
1/21/24 - 10am Fault Knob - A moderate 5 mile hike
2/3/24 - The Thumb, to begin 2 hours after the 9am cleanup project - A moderate 5 mile hike
2/10/24 - 10am Deer Butte - A moderate 5 mile hike
2/21/24 - 9am Balance Rock Viewpoint - a moderate 5 mile hike
3/2/24 - 10 am Fault Knob - a moderate 5 mile hike
3/9/24 - 10am Owyhee Dam Road - ease three mile hike (wheelchair accessible for the 1st mile) **MEET AT THE FIRST PARKING LOT, ACROSS BRIDGE BELOW THE DAM**
4/3/24 - 10am Pinnacle Point - a moderate 5 mile hike
4/24/24 - 10am Deer Butte - moderate to steep 5 mile hike
5/19/24 - 10am Pinnacle Point - a moderate 5 mile hike
General schedule:
- Meet at the Watchable Wildlife Area (WWA) (after the siphon tube, before the hot springs)
- Make introductions and review the route planned for the day
- Head out on the hike
What to bring:
- We recommend wearing comfortable clothes that you can move in. Dress for the weather and in layers!
- A solid pair of walking shoes (tennis shoes with good traction work fine!)
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, sunhat
- Plenty of water (1 liter or more)
- Lunch, snacks
- Any medication you may need
- Hiking poles for hikes listed as moderate or steep
*Please keep in mind that the majority of the hikes will not be on designated trails. On public lands like the Owyhee, it's up to you to choose your own adventure!
If you have any questions, please send us an email at larrysul@gmail.com or call (541)881-6338