Hike coordinator: Edwin Case
Narration by Lane Harris
Twelve hikers headed out from the Skimmerhorn Trailhead on a warm morning in May. Destination: Cliff Lake and Buckeye Lake located in the Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness. Nestled beneath Grasshopper Mountain, these two lakes were formed when the mountain split in two many eons ago.
The trail started out in a green forest, but quickly entered a burned area from years ago. Eventually, we reentered the forest proper as we neared Buckeye Lake. However, Edwin led us past the turnoff for Buckeye Lake and marched us onward to Cliff Lake where we would have lunch.
After lunch, Edwin took us back down the trail, this time taking a side trip to scenic Buckeye Lake. There were other hikers and backpackers here enjoying the scenery. After a bit of lollygagging, we said goodbye to Buckeye Lake and headed back down the trail. It was a great day to be outdoors!
Pictures below by Lane Harris
