Hike 10/11/13
The Shellburg Falls Recreation Area






We arrive at the trailhead
Parking is limited, but there is room for all




Jeanine, our leader
circles up the hikers for a count-off
Jeanine doesn't want to lose anyone






After about a mile we arrive at lower Shellberg Falls




The sign points to the trail going to Upper Sheelburg Falls,

Our leader says that we are going to take the long way to the upper falls, so we move on up the road.




It is a good trail - the forest is wonderful




This hiker seems happy enough




We begin by following
the August Mt. Trail




There are some bridges, but they are nice bridges

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After a bit of hiking we come to the Shellburg Creek Trail




We see some giant ant hills.

The ants are sleeping -- they have finished foraging for this year








The maples have changed color and the forest is a blaze of color.

My little camera does not really capture the wonderful colors









We arrive at our lunch spot, not too scenic, but functional




We then follow Shellberg Creek - going to the falls




There were some steep stairs getting to the falls.

(the person behind Joan absolutely did not want her picture taken -- so I hid her face --
who knows why she didn't want her picture taken -- everyone has secrets )




We arrive at the falls














Walking behind the falls is interesting and beautiful




Here we look at the falls from behind the falls












More views of the falls




Hiking away from the falls






We arrive at the lower falls --
this completes the loop
and a wonderful day of hiking




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Driving Directions

a) Take I5 South toward Salem to Exit 253
b) At exit 253 take Hwy 22 East
c) Drive 22 miles to a flashing yellow light (Gene's Meat Market on the corner)
d) Turn left on Fern Ridge Rd.
(note Fern Ridge Rd, is 50 feet prior to the flashing light )
e) Drive 1.3 miles on Fern Ridge Rd. to the trailhead