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About Eugene register-guard. (Eugene, Or.) 1930-1983 | View Entire Issue (July 28, 1935)
July 28, 1935 THE REGISTER-GUARD, EUGENE, OREGON Pago NinS Box Canyon Loop Is Tourists' Paradise AXE of the recently opened recre ational ireas in Lone county is Ue South For It-Box Canyon region, bow readily accessible to tourists and iportfimen as a result of a loop road completed in 1KH by the forest ifrvice. Guinp up the McKenzie river cast from Eoseiie, the tourist turns south it Belknap bridge, going up the South Fork of the McKenzie, famed for its fishing anrl hunting. In this vjj, the tourist enters the area from tie north, coming out at West fir. Ity following the Willamette highway east from Eugene, the area may be on tered from the south through West fir. The following information on this irea was compiled by the Willamette forest service at Eugene. Box Canyon Loop AFTER crossing Belknap bridge nd too will soon be on the famed Bonu rorit of the McKenzie river fisherman's paradise. For 22 miles the mad fTtllnura t)ia visa, makmia fa the main through r lmnvv ctnn1 nf M rrowth fir. The road the entire w miles to Uaxndgc is a fairly good, bdt not fast Climmpr rnnA HimilMfli tf people BRe this playground every j"r w nsn, nunr, juke, picnic or a pl to "just camp in the woods." East Fork Cnrop: This camp offer exceptional fishing and hiking advan ces, it Is at the confluence of the E&It Fork mil n,.tli IV.b .:, w East Fork follows the stream al- . a. 80uire flnd tiee fa with Ut Olallie trail. This trail penetrates k eTUt wil(lernrK8 area between e Sooth Fork and the crest of the UKade range, where the spirited lltf Will finA mt .1. opportunity to "Wre the man? streams and lakes I system of trails that are well ined. Et Fn.W tw... n .1. 1 . . . , w.c.fc viiutru: Adjacent e eamogrouud. Will be glad ' to MnW vnn nn 1... ... k. : . "'V " " and S"'ne Portions of the in mad have camping and irn. uonsnit the J "srl concerning this. L n- Ifol;'" Elevation iit,, " iuukoul nas more " 1 OT Lamp a 5 mile hike involving a 2H00 foot climb. This hike is recommended for those not wishing to climb one of the major peaks. Should you so desire you can drop down on the east side to the King road and have your car meet you there. Drift Point Camp: B'j miles above Belknap bridge. Close to the conflu ence of Walker creek and the SouUi Fork. Tipsoo Mountain: (Elevation about 4500 feet). A stiff 5 mile climb over a well graded trail which leaves the highway near Walker creek bridge. Popular Trail INDIAN Ridge Trail: Too niileB above Drift Point a horee trail bridge crosses the South Fork which puts you at the start of the main trail leading to the mountains west of the Sooth Fork. This trail is very popular for hikers, hunters and berry pickers. After the stiff climb of the first few miles It Is a high ridge trail. Mnny vantage points along its route from which one may get a splendid view of the surrounding country. Should you wish to make a loop of this hike- continue on south of In dian ltidge Iokout to the intersec tion of the Fall Creek trail and fol low it down to the South Fork which strikes the South Fork road near French Pete Creek. French Pete Trail: A ten mile hike on this trail and you arc in the vi cinity of Olallie Mt. and the airplane landing field. This landing field has no connection with the commercial air lanes. It was built by the forest service to facilitate rapid transporta tion of men in case of forest fires. A forest guard is stationed nearby. Hidden Lake: A seven mile hike on the Fall Creek trail which lenvcB the road a short distance above French Pete Camp. A very popular hike for fishermen. The down timber is much in evi dence between Drift Point Camp and French Pete Camp. This is the result of a storm of cyclonic proportions in 1931. Doe to the extreme fire haiard this area is closed to all entry during critical fire seasons. Roaring River Camp: Elevation 2700 feet, 23 miles from Belknap bridge, 80 miles from Oakridge. This camp is destined to become one of the most popular stopping places on the Box Canyon loop. Situated in the $mwi- esc? I $580 "u tovt.n, HERir couPtN. ( S560 HERE EOUIPPcM r$6oo i t0fORT . . . STm BODIIS . . . GENUINE FLOATING POWEt This h a new Kg to which the motor car si no longer a tntog of luxury, aut an absolul. newaailjr. You mad your car. but you also kw operating cans. Al ewy point In which a motor ear cost, monev. WiDva save. to low Aiit COM. low upkp cost UpT0 30 MltK Pre cin nu - 7n uiirt PER HOUR uDDJfflB TV tour. WIUL6 1UUTUK JO. 6 184 earl Phone 711 JO IUT . . SMA1T TO DttVI heart of a vast fitshinjr and hunting area, a hnlf way stoppinjp place be tween llelknap bridge and Oakridse, loss than a milo above the bridge at FrissoU crosr-iii? where the road leaves the South Fork to follow Roar ing Itivcr to Box Canyon. Many iish ing trips and hikes of interest mny be made from this camp. Olallie Trail: Leaves the road nenr camp and leads to the Olallie mead ows, guard station and landing field (also reached via the French Pete Trail). Fishing Good Creek Trnil: For finhinff, bik ing and sijrht seeing this trail is highly recommended. For several mile it follows fairly e1o.se to Klk Creek, then makce the climb to the Mimmit where it joins the Oregon Skyline Trail. Oregon Skyline Trail: A spur lea (1b from this trail up to Pack Saddle Mountain, elevation 0138 feet. This land is a veritable innse of lakes through which the Skyline Trail winds a delightful course. Several at- Continued an Page II si-l!Sa&tatoLM' till it "J THEY DIDN'T GET AWAY An example of a nice day's catch In one of Lane's trout streams. UNIVERSAL 'fob (jenetatiens iUk name Uas sicjnifyec) "quality" Here is an Elec trical Refrigerator, new in design, new i n conveniences, new in efficiency, that more than lives up to its fam ous name. 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