Hiking
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level round trip. This trail, too, is
muddy when there’s rain, but the
lush canopy provides some protec
tion for trail users who get sur
prised by a shower.
To find this trail, take Highway
58 to Lowell, go over a covered
bridge and left onto the Jasper
Lowell Road. Continue across
town 1.5 miles to another covered
bridge. Turn right onto the North
Shore Road before the bridge and
follow this road for 11 miles. Park
at a hiker sign just before the
bridge by the Dolly Varden camp
ground.
Another hike venturing off cam
pus is the 3.4-mile loop at Shotgun
Creek beyond the town of Marcola.
This hike is also a muddy adven
ture.
The hiking trail is open to hik
ers, bikers and horses, but all-ter
rain vehicles and mud bikes fre
quently use other areas around the
Shotgun Creek trail. Take 1-105 by
passing Springfield to the 42nd
Street Marcola exit, continue
through Marcola and turn left
three miles beyond the town at a
sign for Shotgun Creek. Park by the
trail head on the right and enjoy.
Finally, south of Cottage Grove
and Dorena Lake is a gem of a trail
named Brice Creek. This trail me
anders up and down along the
creek for a total elevation gain of
600 feet from the lower to the up
per trail heads. It's a good 11-mile
run out and back past numerous
waterfalls, changing vegetation
ranging from ferns and firs to de
ciduous forests and grassy areas,
and naked rocks by the creek's wa
ter holes. These make fine swim
ming areas in the summer but may
prove a tad cool this time of year.
This trail is also open to mountain
bikes and horses but closed to all
motorized vehicles. To find the
Brice Creek trail heads, take 1-5 to
Cottage Grove, follow signs to
Dorena Lake and go beyond this
for a total of 21.7 miles from the
freeway. The first trail head is a
mile past the Umpqua National
Forest sign.
When planning the trip, always
bring a map and a compass (if you
know how to use it). Tools to bring
along include a multi-tool such as
a Leatherman knife, utensils, a
blister kit and a first-aid kit.
Also, don't underestimate the
amount of food and water to bring.
A hungry, dehydrated trail user
can make poor choices. Underfuel
ing can lead to irrational decisions
and confusion.
Some tried-and-true alternatives
are trail mixes (make your own
from nuts, M&Ms, pretzels and al
monds), granola bars, fresh or
dried fruit and peanut-butter-and
jelly sandwiches.
If you’re planning a longer trail
adventure, a water-filtration device
is imperative as well. Drinking wa
ter straight from the source is a no
no and can lead to severe stomach
aches or illness.
However, hiking trips are not
guaranteed to be rain-free, so pack
and dress accordingly.
Good staples include Gore-Tex
or similar membrane breathable
shells, worn over a layer of fleece
or a sweater.
Breathable fabrics such as
polypropylene make the best lay
ers because they don’t absorb
moisture like cotton does. A cotton
layer that holds moisture from
sweat and condensation will feel
cold and uncomfortable and de
tract from the adventure. The same
goes for footwear. A Gore-Tex or
similar boot doubled with good
socks (not cotton) is a good choice.
Extra socks, shoes, a dry T-shirt
and a towel left in the car for the trip
home makes it that much more
comfortable. A granola bar for the
ride provides a little extra push to
power the final leg of the trip.
All this said and prepared, the
essence is still: happy trails!
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090 BIRTHDAYS
HorOSCOpG by Linda C. Black
TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 1). Study lech
meal materia] this year, and you could become a
whiz. Even if you've been all thumbs before, it
all starts making sense. Change for the better in
December. The work's there, and the money's
good in January. Study computers or machinery
in February; you'll do better than you thought
you could. Get a routine down pat in May and
crank out more work than ever. Forgive and for
get in June, and a partnership benefits. You
should have a great time next October with new
friends. Plan strategies for next year in Novem
ber.
To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10
is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)—Today isa7 —
Watch for a new discovery. You're in a creative
mood and may come up with a brilliant idea, so
there's no telling what might happen — and not
a moment too soon! Meanwhile, don't forget an
older person's request.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)—Today is a 6 —
Take it slow and easy. A problem you run into
isn't fatal; it's more likely going to be helpful.
When you're trying to do something that's never
been done before, it's smart to heed all sugges
tions. Even the ones you don't like.
GEMINi(May 21-June 21)—Today is an 8 —
You're able to talk people into doing just about
anything today. Why not go for something
you've been thinking about for ages? This could
be the moment you've been waiting for. Discre
tion is advised.
CANCER (June 22-July 22)—Today is a 5 —
Are you the same person you were this time last
year? Last week? Don't get stuck thinking about
yourself in the same old way; your role may
have changed. If you're feeling confused, this
may be why. Keep practicing, you'll get it.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 6 —
You’re a very busy person, that's true. Are you
trying to do too much? Nobody else has your
style but someone else might be better suited for
drudge jobs. Delegate.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is an 8 —
As your performance today shows, you're a
pretty good juggler. Of course there's too much
for one person to do, but so what?! You routine
ly do the work of three or four people. You even
make it look easy.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — Today is an 8 —
Do something you've always wanted to do but
were afraid to try. If you don't know how, some
one nearby can teach you. Romance is blossom
ing, and you're learning fast, but don't believe
everything you hear. Use good sense.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 5
— It's time for a household meeting. You and
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talk. If you don't let your feelings be known,
they're liable to do something you won't like.
Better nip this in the bud, or at least add modifi
cations.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)—Today is
an 8 — Venture into new fields. Something you
thought was too hard might start making sense,
and you're learning quickly. Don't limit yourself
based on old memories. You may be even
smarter now than you were back then.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)—Today is a
6 — Push to finish the job as soon as possible,
but don't get sloppy. The fewer errors the better.
Ask for money now, too. It's better to have it sit
ting snugly in your account than to wait until lat
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 7
— Friends look to you for advice, which you
love. You're full of great ideas, but don't offer
them too quickly. Add a disclaimer or two, in
case your first suggestion doesn't do the trick.
Give yourself a little room to work in.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)—Today isa5 —
You may feel pressed, but don't be intimidated.
Just because others are more confident doesn’t
mean they're right. You may ge> further on intu
ition than they do on logic. Speak up if they're
missing something you think is important.
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