Hiking season is right around the corner!

One of the best times to hike along the Oregon Desert Trail or in other desert environments is the late spring. Come to the Gresham Room at the Ashland Library to get some helpful tips for maximizing the miles and enjoyment on your next desert hike, and learn about the new 750-mile desert route in southeast Oregon.

Do you have concerns about water, navigation, camping, animals, desert driving, and more? We will answer your questions and offer some new ideas for your next day, weekend, or multi-day hiking trip in Oregon’s high desert. Ashland-based long-distance hiker, Mary Kwart, will also share some stories from her 2016 section hike of the route.