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Sitton's Gulch Loop Trail - cloudland canyon


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Sitton's Gulch Loop Trai - cloudland canyon
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jun 5 2010  8:00 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, May 31 2010 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jun 4 2010 11:00 am
Event Duration:8 hrs
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Trip Leader(s):
Scott Bennett
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:8
Number Registered So Far: 8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
waterfallThis is a new trail that has opened up at cloudland canyon. We will hike down the canyon through 350 iron stairs and then enter the canyon floor.  From there its a 6.5 mile loop along the river.  I plan to take a very moderate pace through this event and enjoy the natural splendor of giant boulders, undercut cliffs, and the beautiful hemlock canopy.

Bring something for lunch, we'll stop at a scenic outlook and eat. 

There is no swimming allowed due to state park rules and the water is rather swift.

The main difficulty on this trip is the climb down and out of the canyon.  Once on the Canyon floor its fairly level, but be in good physical shape to make it up the 350 stair ascent
 

Event Description
Sitton's Gulch Loop Trail begins in the main overlook area as a part of the second waterfall trail, winding down stairsteps and officially begins at the new Daniel's Creek bridge. The trail follows Daniel Creek through open, green hemlock groves and overlooks numerous small waterfalls cascading through limestone crevices. There are excellent spring wildflowers displayed in the loop section of the trail. Sitton's Gulch Trail is 6.5 miles long and is considered strenuous due to several steep grades including 1,200 stairsteps.

Distance: 6.5 miles total
Type: Out and back
Terrain: Moderate
Rating: Moderate/ strenuous
Expected Pace: Moderate 2mph
Expected Duration: 4 hrs including time for views and driving

This is NOT a beginner hike!

Required Items to Bring:
water (2 liter)
lunch
hiking shoes/boots
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hiking poles
sunscreen

How to Get There:
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):0Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 8:00 am
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