(Wildfire closure) AYM: Kalmiopsis Leach Loop

Activity Notes

Join us for a 3-day hike of the remote Kalmiopsis Wilderness. 41 miles, Drive 475 RT. Description: Kalmiopsis is Oregon?s third largest wilderness and one of the most remote areas in the state. ?The Leach Loop showcases the full spectrum of what the the Kalmiopsis Wilderness has to offer. It begins at the Babyfoot Lake TH about 1 hour drive from Cave Junction Oregon? The route stays up high on the ridgelines for the first 4 miles before it plunges down into the Chetco River Drainage. The Chetco's pristine headwaters are entirely encompassed within the wilderness boundary. This river is one of the wildest, most remote and beautiful watercourses in the Western US. The Leach Memorial Loop follows the Chetco from mile 9-16, crossing the river once. From mile 16 the route climbs back to a high ridge top on the Western side of the wilderness. the route maintains these ridgelines rolling along divide with views nearly the entire time from mile 22 to the finish nearly 30 miles later. On the Western edge of the route on a clear day you get a stunning view of the Pacific Coastline." "10+ years ago The Leach Memorial Loop had been all but lost to brush, downed logs and degraded tread. Around 2010 a non profit called the Siskiyou Mountain Club formed with the principle mission of restoring the trails that lie within the Kalmiopsis Wilderness. It was a massive undertaking, one that is ongoing today. ? Required : Include recent hike/climb details in profile ( example ).