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Browns Mountain Bird Hike
June 1 @ 8:00 am
Join us for 5 – 8 miles (up to 6 hours total) of hiking/birding on the flanks of Browns Mountain, along the Deschutes River. We’ll search for woodpeckers, warblers, Chestnut-backed Chickadees and whatever the mountain serves up. Moderately challenging terrain at times.
The forest service roads and terrain are uneven, rocky in places, sloped, and there could be downed trees and other obstacles to manage. There is an elevation gain of ~500 ft and there are no restrooms or places to fill up water bottles. The temperatures could rise quickly, participants will need to bring enough water for exertion on sloped trails with temperatures potentially exceeding 80 degrees up from potentially freezing lows in the morning. There may not be any cell service.
We are limiting this outing to seven (including 2 guides) and not allowing playback in order to respect the wildlife and birds during breeding season in this wild area. Please see ECBA’s outing code of ethics for more details on how we will try to reduce our impact in this special place.
Meet at 8am. Park on NF 4285 (the road to Browns Mountain Boating Site) at the first forest service gate on the left. Forest Service NW pass required for parking. Bring sustenance (lunch, snacks and water), clothing layers, and backpack.
The outing is limited to 5 participants. To sign up, please email susanjzimmerman@gmail.com