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Sitka Sedge/Waylon Island/Nestucca Bay Wildlife Refuge

About this event


These 3 locations are new to me, but another Chemeketan is very familiar with them and will be the "co-leader"!  Let's just hope for a nice day (weather wise) and a fun, new adventure!

Difficulty: Medium

Pace:  Moderate

Hiking Distance: 8 miles RT

Elevation Gain: ~100 feet

Driving Distance: 134 miles RT

Click here to view a list of Chemeketans' recommended essentials for wilderness hikes.

Date

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Trip Leader(s)

Eileen Harder

Category

Hiking

Registration Info

Registration is not available online - contact the event coordinator
The Trip Leader is the event coordinator. The Trip Leader has the final say over who may participate in the event.

Hiking Trip Ratings:
EASY: Maximum of 5 miles round trip, elevation gain less than 1000 feet
MEDIUM: 6-10 miles round trip, elevation gain 1000-2000 feet
HARD: Long, difficult, and strenuous

To reimburse drivers for vehicle operation costs, the suggested donation by passengers is $0.10 per mile per person to the driver.