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Announced on: Thursday, Aug. 07, 2025
At 9,037 feet, Mount Eddy is the highest peak in the Klamath Mountains. Be prepared to be enchanted by its dazzling botanical treasures while hiking to its summit! The serpentine habitat is home to an extraordinary number of wildflowers including some that are found nowhere else in the world, such as Mt. Eddy skypilot. We will see stunning lakes and meadows with oddballs such as California pitcherplants. Saturday's roundtrip hike is nearly 12 miles with a 2,400-foot gain in elevation at the summit. Participants will be given a comprehensive plant species list for the Mt. Eddy area. Advance Registration Required: Click this link https://forms.gle/cKKuQNFgMDDm3UzG9 or copy and paste this link into your internet browser to complete the online registration form Limited to 30 participants (10 minimum must be enrolled by 8/18/26). When: Saturday, August 23, 2025, 8 am to 6 pm Where: Meet at Parks Creek Trailhead on Forest Hwy 17, about 45 minutes from Weed, easy access from I-5. What to Know & Bring: Must have the ability to hike over 10 miles in exposed high-elevation conditions) all day to summit of Mt. Eddy, breaking for lunch along the way. Water is available until mile 4. Backpacking water filters are a convenient way to ensure sufficient water for your needs. $100 for active members of the Friends of Ahart Herbarium, $135 for non-members, $50 for students (2 seats available). Proceeds support The Ahart Herbarium at Chico State.
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