White River Store "Dig"& Pine Grove 180-Degree Viewpoint Hike (2PM Sept 16)

83091 Tygh Valley Road,Tygh Valley OR 97063

16 September, 2021

Description

What if you could go back in time to an old country store from the 1930s or possibly to a forgotten trading post from Oregon Trail days? You’ll be one of just a few folks who will see what’s been unearthed this summer in The White River Store restoration project. Locals will share stories about who owned the store, what they used to sell, and who used to hang out there (it might surprise you!). After touring the White River Store, we’ll head out to Pine Grove, 18 miles from Maupin, for a short, but steep, hike to a spectacular 180-degree view of Mount Hood, the National Forest, Juniper Flats and the Tygh Ridge. This was a great vantage point for the 2017 Path of Totality, the solar eclipse across Oregon. If the group is game, we’ll take you through the White River Canyon crossing on the way back to the Wasco County Fairgrounds. • Location: Tour starts at the old White River Store, 83091 Tygh Valley Road, Tygh Valley, Oregon 97063. You’ll need a car or to carpool from the store for the second part of the tour. • Dates and Hours: Monday, Sept 13 and Thursday, Sept. 16. Tours run 2:00-6:00PM on both dates. • Cost: $15. All proceeds go to the South Wasco Alliance, a local 501c3. • Reservation Details: Go to https://www.eventbrite.com and search for the title of this event to reserve tickets. • Changes and Cancellation: We require a minimum of four participants per tour, so will contact you if we need to make scheduling adjustments due to low registration rates on either date. In such case, we will make every effort to place you in an alternative date. Otherwise, will be happy to refund your registration fee. Please be sure to provide correct contact information when registering so we can contact you. Thank you! • For More Information Contact: Kate Willis, South Wasco Alliance, at info.southwascoalliance.org or phone/text 503.699.1312. • What to Bring: Bring hiking boots or sturdy for dusty and rugged terrain. The hike to the Pine Grove viewpoint is fairly short, but steep and rocky. Since we’re going in the late afternoon, feel free to bring your own snacks or beverages. We’ll take a moment to enjoy the panoramic view from a camping platform located at the top of one of the natural meadows.