REGISTRATION opens on April 7 at 6 a.m.

Strike gold with this tour of the Jacksonville Woodlands! Director of the SOU Laboratory of Anthropology Chelsea Rose will lead a three-hour hike around the conserved woodlands and share her expertise on the mining history of Jacksonville. This hike will include a visit to the Chinese Diggings Trail and Panorama Point. Chelsea Rose’s research includes the Jacksonville Chinese Quarters, the homestead of frontier photographer Peter Britt, the native Hawaiian mining camp of Kanaka Flat, and the Historic Applegate Trail.

Southern Oregon Land Conservancy holds seven easements on land owned by the City of Jacksonville and part of the Jacksonville Woodlands and Trails system. Within the larger Woodlands, there are 18 miles of meandering trails for hiking and biking with views and historical landmarks.

Guides: Director of the SOU Laboratory of Anthropology Chelsea Rose

Focus: Early Jacksonville History including the discovery of gold, Chinese miners, and Peter Britt

Limit: 20

Meeting Location: Jacksonville Woodlands

Difficulty: 2-3 miles of relatively flat walking on well-maintained trails

As much as we love our furry friends at SOLC, pets are not allowed. SOLC does make exceptions for ADA service animals. Companion animals, however, are not allowed.

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Waiting List:
Folks on the waiting list often get invited to the hike, so please add your name if the hike is full.

Banner image: Interpretive sign in the Jacksonville Woodlands