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Wildflower Walk: Oregon Butte

Monday, July 9, 8am. Oregon Butte  (plan on 7pm return to WW). Leader: Karen Kirkwood kirkwoodweaver@gmail.com    From Tepee Trailhead head up to one of the few personed fire lookouts over the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness at 6387 ‘ elevation.  Ridgeline Astragalus whitneyi  was an exciting find several years ago – we hope for a repeat.  6 miles roundtrip - three up and three down but trail is shady half the way and in good shape.

Meet on Whitman Campus in Walla Walla at Harper Joy Theater parking lot. Trips out of Dayton will meet at railroad ‘Depot’ in Dayton 50 minutes after Walla Walla time. Carpooling arrangements will be made at meeting places and times.  Return time is usually late afternoon. Bring walking stick, tick repellant, hat, lunch, water and a few dollars for driver. Dress appropriately in sturdy walking shoes or boots and, depending on terrain, long pants. Guests are welcome. Email contact/leader person if you have questions about difficulty, length or trailhead. General questions about the hikes can be directed to Darcy Dauble dadauble@gmail.com Unless otherwise noted, these hikes are mostly level and leisurely in pace.