Difference between revisions of "Jawbone Flats"
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| − | ** {{Hike ring|trailhead=Opal Creek Trailhead|hike=Jawbone Flats Hike|log=Jawbone Flats Hike/Log|previous=Jawbone Flats | + | ** {{Hike ring|trailhead=Opal Creek Trailhead|hike=Jawbone Flats Hike|log=Jawbone Flats Hike/Log|previous=Kopetski-Jawbone Flats Trail Junction|next=Jawbone Flats}} |
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| − | ** {{Hike ring|trailhead=Opal Creek Trailhead|hike=Cedar Flats Hike|log=Cedar Flats Hike/Log|previous= | + | ** {{Hike ring|trailhead=Opal Creek Trailhead|hike=Opal Pool-Cedar Flats Hike|log=Opal Pool-Cedar Flats Hike/Log|previous=Battle Ax Creek-Kopetski Trail North Junction|next=Kopetski-Jawbone Flats Trail Junction}} |
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{{Maplinkinfo|latitude=44.84668|longitude=-122.20886}} | {{Maplinkinfo|latitude=44.84668|longitude=-122.20886}} | ||
{{Elevation|2100 feet}} | {{Elevation|2100 feet}} | ||
=== Description === | === Description === | ||
| − | Jawbone Flats was started some time around 1930 as a mining town. Mining continued in the area until 1992, when the Shiny Rock Mining company donated land in the area to the fledgling Friends of Opal Creek. In 1996, the area surrounding the town became part of the Opal Creek Wilderness. | + | Jawbone Flats was started some time around 1930 as a mining town. Mining continued in the area until 1992, when the Shiny Rock Mining company donated land in the area to the fledgling Friends of Opal Creek. In 1996, the area surrounding the town became part of the Opal Creek Wilderness and Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area. |
Today the town is run by the same group, now renamed the Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center. The town is being restored as a historic center and cabins can be rented. | Today the town is run by the same group, now renamed the Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center. The town is being restored as a historic center and cabins can be rented. | ||
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| − | == Contributors == | + | === Contributors === |
* [[User:Mattisnotfrench|Mattisnotfrench]] (creator) | * [[User:Mattisnotfrench|Mattisnotfrench]] (creator) | ||
Revision as of 01:27, 8 February 2015
- Hikes to this location:
- Jawbone Flats Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Hikes including this location:
- Opal Pool-Cedar Flats Hike (TH | <— —> | LOG)
- Weather forecast: NWS/NOAA
- Maps: Oregon Hikers Maps Google Maps
- Latitude, Longitude: 44.84668, -122.20886
- Elevation: 2100 feet
Description
Jawbone Flats was started some time around 1930 as a mining town. Mining continued in the area until 1992, when the Shiny Rock Mining company donated land in the area to the fledgling Friends of Opal Creek. In 1996, the area surrounding the town became part of the Opal Creek Wilderness and Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area.
Today the town is run by the same group, now renamed the Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center. The town is being restored as a historic center and cabins can be rented.
Links
Contributors
- Mattisnotfrench (creator)