Hello, Curtis here and I’d like to welcome you to Hiking in Depth,  where I share interesting bits about the flora, fauna, geology and history you encounter on the trail. In this episode we are in Southern Oregon and will be heading to Pine Bench, an anomaly of the Western Cascades in the Boulder Creek Wilderness of the Umpqua National Forest. Cliffside springs, fire charred landscapes, old pioneer tales and hiking hazards may pique your interest on this unassuming hike.

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Sources

Tracking Down Oregon by Ralph Friedman

Reminiscences of Southern Oregon Pioneers: Roy McDonald Foster

Oregon's Wilderness Areas The Complete Guide by George Wuerthner

United States Forest Service

Oregonhikers.org

Best Old-Growth Forest Hikes Washington & Oregon Cascades by John & Diane Cissel

Exploring Oregon’s Wild Areas by William L. Sullivan

Caltopo.com

Natural History of the Pacific Northwest Mountains by Daniel Mathews

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Sad Memories - Free Music

Inspiring Acoustic Guitar and Choir - AShamaluevMusic

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