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Field Trip: Iron Mountain and Cone Peak
June 21 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday, June 21, 8:00 am – late afternoon
Field Trip: Iron Mountain and Cone Peak
Leaders: Dan Luoma and Joyce Eberhart
We will hike the Iron Mountain-Cone Peak loop, identifying wildflowers in this botanical hotspot. Over 200 species of vascular plants have been recorded across this botanically rich trail west of Santiam Pass. Wildflowers of the Western Cascades (Ross and Chambers, 1988) focuses on the flora of this area. A delightful post about the area by Tanya Harvey can be read here: A Rainbow of Colors at Cone Peak and Iron Mountain. Tanya’s plant list is here: https://westerncascades.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Iron-Mountain-Cone-Peak-plant-list.pdf.
The loop is about five miles through moderately difficult terrain and will take all day since we will walk slowly looking at so many flowers. There is about a 1,000-foot elevation gain, mostly in the first one-third of the hike. Bring lunch and water, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy shoes (there may still be snow drifts).
Please note that this field trip is being offered again on July 7th and that it would be appreciated if participants came to only one to reduce the potential for overcrowding.
Meet at the Oregon State University, Wilkinson Hall parking lot (44.5692746, -123.2810976) southwest of Allan’s Coffee and Tea at 26th and Monroe. For more information, contact Dan: lu****@or*********.edu. Please leave furry friends at home.
