TH = trailhead; EDT = estimated drive time; CSNM = Cascade Siskiyou National Monument; RT = round trip mileage; PCT = Pacific Crest Trail; DIM = Dead Indian Memorial Highway. AHG Hike Leader: Liz Landreth 707-332-2699.

The wildflower walks focus on botany, geology and ecology. There is plenty of time for stopping and discussion as well as taking photographs and birding so birders are encouraged to bring binocs. There are no specific walk distances  - it all depends on the number of species we encounter; we get our exercise running off into the underbrush!  Figure a minimum of 4 hours for these excursions. Bring water, lunch, hat and sun-screen.
PLEASE NOTE:  Wildflower Walk locations are subject to change due to weather and bloom conditions. Contact me if you are not on my WW distribution list so I can add you for last-minute updates.

April 4 – Lower Table Rock
Meet at Comfort Suites parking lot, Exit 19, We leave at 9:00 AM TH: Exit I-5 to the Central Point Exit 33. Turn right onto East Pine Street. Turn left onto Table Rock Road 10 miles, then left on Wheeler Road 0.8 miles to Lower Table Rock parking area; EDT: 45 min.
Duration: 4-5 hours; elevation gain: 1,250 feet. Weather forecast  RT mileage: 50 miles.

April 18: Rogue River Preserve! 
Leave the Comfort Suites parking lot off I5 Exit 19 at 9:00 AM.  Or you can meet up with us at the Dodge Bridge County Park parking lot, before we continue down the road to the locked property.  
TH: Highway 62 past Eagle Point, turn left onto Highway 234 towards Sams Valley. Cross the bridge and take the first right onto Rogue River Drive.  Turn right into Dodge Bridge County Park parking lot
Duration: -5 hours; elevation gain: 250 feet. Weather forecast.  RT mileage: 50 miles.
The Southern Oregon Land Conservancy (SOLC) has graciously offered us access to their Rogue River Preserve.  The 352-acre property boasts four distinct habitats, so lots of opportunities for flowers.  If you ever wanted to check out this place that is not open to the public very often, this is the time. Bring a lunch and water. Afterwards, we could do some wine tasting at the Bayer Winery off Agate Road, a very nice spot to relax.

April 26 Saturday – Enchanted Forest
Hike Canceled due to Forecasted Rain 
So aptly named!  Crowds of Indian warriors, carpets of shooting stars and a treasure chest of trilliums. We could stop for wine and cheese at Wooldridge Creek Winery afterwards.
TH: Take 1-5 north to Phoenix Exit #24. Turn right onto Highway 99 for 1.5 miles. Turn left onto South Stage Road for 3.4 miles. Turn right onto Griffin Creek/South Stage Road for 0.3 miles, then turn left, continuing on South Stage Road for 3.5 miles to Jacksonville. South Stage Rd/California Street becomes Highway 238. Head west towards Applegate for 15 miles. Just before the hamlet of Applegate, turn Right (north) onto North Applegate Road for 4.5 miles. Turn Right onto Kubli Road for 400 feet and then Right on Slagle Creek Road for 1.5 miles to road end at the TH. EDT: 50 minutes
Duration: 4-5 hours; elevation gain: 250 feet. Weather forecast  RT: 80 miles.