The Barlow Road Field Trip (19 Jun 2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The Barlow Road Field Trip

Summary: Lynda Paznokas and Leslie Olson will lead 20 participants along sections of the Barlow Road, the part of the Oregon Trail that followed the south side of Mt. Hood. Transportation will be by private car, starting and stopping for viewpoints and short hikes. Depending on weather and time, locations such as Laurel Hill, Tollgate, Grave of the Pioneer Woman, Summit Meadow, Still Creek, etc. will be included. We also will have a special presentation and tour at Philip Foster Farm in Eagle Creek, an exceptional location with historic buildings and costumed docents. At each location, Oregon Trail information will be given as well as pioneer journal quotes. Additional trip details will be given to the participants.

Registration will begin on April 20, Monday 9:00am.

Pre Trip Information:

We encourage participants to attend the following program to get an overview of the whole Oregon Trail. This free program is also available to all ASCO members and the public. No registration is needed.

"Come Along on the Oregon Trail"

Presentation by Lynda Paznokas, ASCO member

May 29, Friday, 2:30-4:00

Deschutes Historical Museum’s downstairs library

Trip Itinerary:

June 18: We recommend you stay at or near Government Camp that night. You may wish to stay at the Best Western Mt. Hood Inn: 503-272-3205 (direct number). It’s a busy hotel. Book early! A block of rooms was not available to be booked.

If you arrive early, we recommend visiting the Mt. Hood Cultural Center & Museum in Government Camp. Open every day 9:00-5:00. Donations accepted. (mthoodmuseum.org)

June 19: Tour leaves 9:00 a.m. from Best Western Mt. Hood Inn in Government Camp. The tour will end in the late afternoon at Government Camp.

Carpooling is your choice, of course, but the fewer cars the better.

June 20: Options:

Return home June 20 (or return home the early evening of June 19).

Explore Oregon Trail and historic sites west of Mt. Hood on your own. Information will be provided.

Explore lesser-known Barlow Road sites near Government Camp and east toward Dufur with Leslie and Lynda (some hiking, need a sense of adventure!)

Following your registration, the trip leaders will be in contact with you via e-mail. At that time, you will be asked if you will be:

carpooling with others or taking your own car. Carpooling is your choice, of course, but the fewer cars the better.

staying on the Mt. Hood area the night of June 18 OR driving from Central Oregon arriving early enough so you are ready to begin at 9:00 a.m.

Arriving early enough on June 18 to visit the Mt. Hood Cultural Center & Museum on your own.

Staying on June 20 to explore early Oregon historic sites west of Mt. Hood on your own OR exploring Barlow Road sites near Govenment Camp and east toward Dufur with Leslie and Lynda OR returning home June 19.

Attending the May 29 Oregon Trail presentation at the historical museum.

More detailed information will be e-mailed to participants but a few things to remember:

Before 9:00 on June 19, be sure you have a full tank of gas, clothes for the weather, sturdy shoes, water, a sack lunch, and snacks.

Each car needs a federal forest parking pass such as senior pass or NW Forest Pass.

Pets were on the Oregon Trail but won't be on our trip.

Questions? E-mail Lynda (lpaz@bendnet.com) or Leslie (leslieols@gmail.com)

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The Barlow Road Field Trip (19 Jun 2026)