Hike & Learn: Buck Rock Tunnel

2341 Ashland street,Ashland OR 97520

31 July, 2021

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Buck Rock Tunnel Archaeological History Tour - Saturday July 31 Buck Rock Tunnel Archaeological History Tour Saturday July 31 Two years ago we led tours at the beginning of their research. Now that study has won an Oregon Heritage Award of Excellence and we want to share with you the findings! Join us for a guided history hike at the Buck Rock Tunnel on Saturday, July 31! Southern Oregon University’s Oregon Chinese Diaspora Project archaeology field school investigated Buck Rock Tunnel, the original Oregon and California Railroad route through the Siskiyou mountains. The tunnel and surrounding railroad grade were under construction between 1883-1884 by Chinese railroad workers. The project was a collaboration between the Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology (SOULA) and the BLM, and is part of the larger multi-agency research project that is investing Chinese immigrant sites from across the state. You can join by attending our lecture Thursday night, July 29th on Zoom and then a guided history hike to the site, which will feature artifacts and updates on the project findings, historical maps, and information about the history of the Buck Rock Tunnel in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. Tours will be held at 9:00AM, 10:00 AM, and 11:00 AM. Each tour is limited to 18 people and registration is mandatory. Directions: Tour groups will meet and carpool from the Rite Aid parking lot (corner of Ashland Street and Tolman Creek Road). Park at the east edge, near the Rodeway Inn. Hike Duration: 2 miles Hike Length: approximately 2.5 hours Difficulty Level: Moderately strenuous (45 minutes uphill, hiking fitness and experience strongly recommended) On the day of the hike: Be sure to bring a sense of adventure. Wear comfortable hiking shoes Bring snacks and enough water for the day Additional items: Hat, Sunscreen, Walking Sticks, Binoculars, Hand Lens Bring layers Please be considerate of the group and meet on time at the designated location. Chelsea Rose, Southern Oregon University Archeology See the story about the history and investigation from two years ago at: 2019 Investigation and History of Buck Rock Tunnel