Central Oregon Bitterbrush Broads • Entered by Scott R Bowler on May 20, 2024
Alder Springs/Wychus Creek Hike
May 16, 2024 – May 16, 2024
Participants and Hours
| Pre Planning hours | 1 |
| Post Admin hours | 1 |
| Activity Hours | 6 |
| Participants | 6 |
| Total Hours | 38 |
Key Issue: Multiple apply
Activity Type: Social Events (gatherings, potlucks, plain ol’ fun)
Key Partners: Sierra Club
Landscape/area: Deschutes Canyon-Steelhead Falls WSA (3192 acres)
Short Description of Activity
Interpretive and educational natural history hike into WSA along Wild and Scenic Wychus Creek to Deschutes River.
Reflection/Evaluation
Fun and educational focused hike. Six participants, some already familiar with the area, enjoyed a hike in perfect weather. We discussed the nearby WSA and the W&S Rivers we were on. Also pulled some invasive weeds and noted locale for USFS/BLM attention.
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Photo Captions
1. The five hikers at start. 2. On the trail along Wychus Creek. 3. Typical flora (sagebrush and balsam root) with rimrock view. 4. Dead (likely lightening strike) ponderosa pine mid-canyon.