Eight Dollar Mountain and Illinois Valley
Meet at Comfort Suites parking lot, Exit 19, 8AM
Another long distance but totally worth it excursion features a botanical treasure chest of rare, serpentine endemics found in SW Oregon: the carnivorous Darlingtonia/California pitcher plant/Cobra lily, beautiful fragrant native azaleas, and dozens more. Guaranteed fun!
Directions: Head north on 1-5 to Grants Pass 36 miles to Exit #55. Take Highway 199 through town towards Selma 26 miles. 3 miles past Selma, turn Right onto Eight Dollar Mountain Road (FS 4201) for about 1 mile to the sign and parking area on the Right. Then we’’ll hike the Wild and Scenic Illinois River Corridor on the Illinois River Road (FS4201) and have a little fun bushwacking. EDT: 75 minutes, RT: 120 miles.
Hike Leader: Liz