Hike Coordinator Richard O’Neill
This is a relatively new trail, having been constructed and finished late summer of 2017. Naturally, this was the first time the club had ever hiked this 10’ish mile trail and 8 or so hikers set on the trail with an expectant air of discovery.
The first part of the hike left the Lemolo Lake Dam and went through the boat ramp, cabins, and campgrounds surrounding the lake’s resort. But once we grabbed the trail that went around the Poole Creek Campground we were soon enjoying that “real trail” vibe in the quiet forests surrounding the southern side of the lake.
The trail went around several large arms around peaceful bays of blue water and we surprised a fisherwoman by applauding from the forest when she landed a fish. The Lake Creek arm of Lemolo Lake provided several nice beaches for us to bushwhack to, offering up nice views of Bunker Hill across the lake. The sky was clear and we enjoyed a mostly smoke-free day and blue sky.
A three’ish mile section of the North Umpqua Trail closed off the loop and we agreed it had been a fine hike on a fine day.
Pictures by Richard O’Neill
