Trip

Day Hike - Ancient & Dusty Lakes

16 sunny miles, 1600', 2.5 MPH average moving speed (many flat miles with fast/excellent tread). We will start above the coulee and descend to the Columbia. Warning! There will be a few 5 minute talks about the fascinating geology we will be observing, the basalt lava flows and ice age floods that sculpted the coulee, Babcock Bench, and pothole lakes.

Sat, Nov 25, 2023
Committee: Foothills Hiking Committee
Activity Type: Day Hiking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Strenuous
Leader Rating: Challenging
Mileage: 16.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 1,600 ft
Pace: 2.5 MPH average moving speed

Availability: 8 (12 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

8:30 Quincy Lakes South Access Gate (discover pass required, no privy) https://goo.gl/maps/6q3NvTXPEJoEYUcG8 One carpooling option is the East Sunset Way Trailhead at 6:00. https://goo.gl/maps/dm4gWEyLsweu5kpe9 I will need 1 driver willing to stop here; I need a ride.

Leader's notes

Here is the counter clockwise route https://caltopo.com/m/GEBPS

The forecast as of November 20th, sunny with a high near 42, the current forecast: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-119.96215197396498&lat=47.13893443142132

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