Leave from the CVS parking lot (Previous Rite Aid) on Ashland Street promptly at 9:00 AM unless otherwise indicated. Bring water, lunch, hat, sun-screen and rain gear. TH = trailhead; EDT = estimated drive time; RT = round trip mileage; PCT = Pacific Crest Trail; DIM = Dead Indian Memorial Highway. 100 Hikes is 100 Hikes in Southern Oregon, 3rd edition
Hike Leader: Rich Stickle: 541-326-6108
Website: https://ashlandhiking.org

December 1: Woodruff Bridge to Takelma Gorge  Leave CVS lot at 9:00 AM
TH. North on I-5 to Exit 30, then 52 miles up Highway 62 to the Wooddruff Bridge left turn off, parking on the left before the bridge.
Description: View the Fall color change of Dogwoods and Vine Maples to Reds and Yellows along the Rogue River Trail. 7 miles RT.
Weather Forecast. 140 miles RT.

December 8: Roxy Ann PeaK, from top Parking Lot  Leave CVS lot at 9:00 AM
TH: North on I-5 to Exit 24. Right on North Phoenix Road, Right on Cherry Lane, Right on Hillcrest, Left on Roxy Ann Road to upper parking by Porta Potties. EDT: 30 minutes.
Description: Follow trail and roads up to the summit, for 360 degree views of valley and mountains. 5 miles RT, 1,000' gain. Visit Roxy Ann Winery post-hike. Weather forecast. Mileage: 30 miles RT.

December 15: Lithia Park & Wonder Trail (part one) meet by the Band Shell parking, 9:00 AM
From parking near the Band Shell, cross the road to view the fountain and the Japanese Garden. Then hike up the path from the Pickleball courts to the upper duck pond then continue up to view Ashland Creek from the auto bridge.Take the trail up to the swimming reservoir, then continue to the Wonder Trail and turn around at the 2.9 mile intersection. While completing the loop of the Park, you can stop for lunch on the Plaza. Weather forecast. 

December 22: Pederson Nordic Trail Snowshoe  Leave at 9:00 
TH: Take DIM to the PCT crossing / Pederson Sno-Park just past mile post 27. Sno-Park Permit required; passengers should help pay for it. EDT: 45 minutes. Description: Head north on the Pederson Nordic Trail for 2 miles to the Brown Mountain Shelter. Return the same way.  Distance 4 miles; elevation gain: 500 feet. Fish Lake SNOTEL Weather Forecast. RT mileage: 60 miles.

December 29: Buck Prairie I Snowshoe
TH: Take DIM about 13 miles to a right at Buck Prairie I Sno-Park. Sno-Park Permit required; passengers should help pay for it. EDT: 30 minutes. Description:The forecast is sunny and 40s at Buck Prairie on Monday so let's go for fun in the snow! Bring, borrow, rent or buy snowshoes or skis. Dress in layers; pack water and lunch. We'll do 3 to 5 miles on snowshoes, maybe more for the skiers. We'll have lunch around noon, then decide if we want to do more. Weather Forecast. Howard Prairie SNOTEL. RT mileage: 40 miles