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.
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!)
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)
