Winter Hike Series: Sterling Mine Ditch Trail, Little Applegate Valley

This wonderful, low-elevation trail follows the decommissioned Sterling Mine Ditch through a diverse array of ecosystems including pine oak savannah, old growth conifer forest, white oak woodland, riparian forest and chaparral. This is a moderately strenuous 5 mile hike along a mostly gentle trail with sweeping views of the Little Applegate Valley and the Siskiyou Crest. 

We will meet at 10:00 am at Evo's Cafe across from the Public Library in Ashland and at 10:30 at the Country store in Ruch and carpool from there to the trailhead. We will still hike in a light rain, but will cancel for severe weather. Please rsvp to laurel@kswild.org or call the KS Wild office at 488-5789.

Bring: food, water, warm clothes, rain gear if needed and binoculars if you have them!