Table Rock Molalla Oregon
Atop Table Rock, Table Rock Wilderness, Oregon - June '19 - Always Ants
Join us atop Table Rock in the Table Rock Wilderness in Oregon in June 2019. One of the less known wildernesses and one of many same-named geographic features in the state, this Table Rock, situated outside Molalla, is really not at all like a table. However, like its true-table big sisters in the Rogue Valley, it also offers stellar vistas... of mainly civilization and human activity. For us, the Medford-area Tables don't offer the solitude, relative peace, and forest hiking that this Table does, and so we like it much better. Plus, here the rock cairns actually serve a purpose!
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Table Rock Wilderness
The United States Congress designated the Table Rock Wilderness in 1984 and it now has over 5,786 acres. All of this wilderness is located in Oregon and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
A remnant of a lava flow that once covered this region along the western foothills of the Cascades, the fortress of Table Rock stands at 4,881 feet above the northeastern portion of this small Wilderness. On this steep and rugged terrain you'll find a quiet forest of Douglas fir and western hemlock, with noble fir at higher elevations and crowds of rhododendron on many of the upper slopes, an island of old growth in an ocean of forest development. At least two endangered plants bloom here: Oregon sullivantia and Gorman's aster. Deer and elk wander about in winter, and the northern spotted owl has been spotted among the old trees.
The Bureau of Land Management's National Conservation Lands, also known as the National Landscape Conservation System, contain some of the West's most spectacular landscapes. It includes over 886 federally recognized areas and approximately 27 million acres that include Wilderness areas.
With the passage of the Omnibus Public Land Act in March 2009, the BLM now manages eight Wilderness Areas across nearly 247,000 acres in Oregon. The BLM also manages one Wilderness Area in Washington covering 7,142 acres. In addition, the BLM currently protects wilderness values on 82 Wilderness Study Areas (WSA) and five Instant Study Areas in Oregon totaling more than 2.6 million acres and one WSA in Washington totaling 5,557 acres.
Wilderness is Congressionally-designated piece land that is managed in accordance with the Wilderness Act of 1964 to ...secure for the American people of present and future generations the benefits of an enduring resource of wilderness. Wilderness areas are places where natural processes take precedent; areas managed so that nature remains substantially unchanged by human use. Rugged trails provide the only access into wilderness, and travel is restricted to foot or horseback.
This video will allow you to plan your trip, navigate the wilderness, and enjoy its solitude and splendor. Before you head out to this area be sure you know how to use a map and compass. To learn a little more about map and compass navigation check out our video on YouTube:
BLM's Table Rock Wilderness
The Table Rock Wilderness of Oregon is located in the Molalla River Corridor and covers 6000 acres of protected land managed by the BLM of Oregon. Find access at:
Pechuck Lookout and the Table Rock Wilderness
This Fire Protection Facility was staffed from 1918/1919 until 1964. A growing concern for fire protection in forested areas in the early 20th century resulted in the construction of lookouts and the placement of fire location devices on high sites with wide views throughout the northwest. Located on the Table Rock Trail, the original lookout was built in 1918 by the predecessors of the Clackamas-Marion Fire Protection Agency (C-MFPA) on top of 4338 foot elevation Pechuck.
It consisted only of a rangefinder set upon a four log post stand. A small cabin of wood planks with a shake roof was built nearby to provide living quarters for personnel. Until 1932, the only access to the lookout site was by way of the Table Rock Trail through what is now Table Rock Wilderness.
A volunteer organization, the Pechuck Look Outs, based in Molalla has partnered with BLM to assist in management of the lookout which is open to the public for visitation and overnight use. The establishment of the National Historic Lookout Register took place in 1990 and the World Lookout Register in 1992. To learn more about this amazing piece of Oregon history head on over to:
blm.gov/or/resources/heritage/culpechuck.php
To learn more about the Table Rock Wilderness head to:
blm.gov/or/wilderness/tablerock/
Hikes Near Portland Oregon // Table Rock
Table Rock is a fun day hike in Molalla Oregon. On clear days there are magnificent views of Mt. Hood, and other mountains in the region.
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Table Rock Fork of the Molalla Wild and Scenic River
Winter view of the Wild and Scenic Table Rock Fork of the Molalla River, March 5, 2019 by Greg Shine, BLM.
On March 12, 2019, President Trump signed into law the John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act (also known as the Dingell Act), a comprehensive public land management bill with over 170 separate sections that affect almost every state in the nation.
Among the spectacular new additions to the National Landscape Conservation System in Oregon was the addition of the Table Rock Fork of the Molalla River to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
A scenic drive along the Table Rock Fork provides stunning views, access to two riverfront day-use picnic areas, and access to the Table Rock Wilderness.
Just downstream, the Molalla River Recreation Area is located approximately 10 miles southeast of Molalla in Clackamas County. From the town of Molalla, drive east on Main St/OR 211. Veer right at the OR 211/Mathias Road intersection, follow signs for Feyrer Park. Once past Feyrer Park, cross over the Molalla River, turn right, and follow signs for Dickey Prairie Rd. Continue south on Dickey Prairie Rd, keeping the Dickey Prairie Store on your left. At 3.7 miles past the store, turn right on Molalla Forest Rd and cross Glen Avon Bridge.
The Molalla River Trail System is an extensive network of more than 20 miles of trails for hikers, bicyclists and equestrians. The system combines both single track trails and old forest roads. The trails wind through the forested foothills and slopes of the Molalla River Valley, occasionally offering scenic glimpses of the forests and mountains of the Cascade Range.
The system offers a variety of difficulty levels for a wide range of mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding enthusiasts. Trails are generally marked with directional signs and levels of difficulty. The best equestrian access to the trail system is from Hardy Creek or Annie’s Cabin Trailheads where there is ample parking for horse trailers. Mountain bikers and hikers may prefer to access the trail system via Amanda’s, AmeriCorps, and Sandquist ’s Trailheads.
More info:
Northwest Oregon District Office
1717 Fabry Road, SE
Salem, OR 97306
503-375-5646
BLM_OR_NO_Mail@blm.gov
backflippin kegger rock Molalla
chris kropf and drew toler backflipping kegger(party) rock up Molalla River in Oregon
Table Rock, Molalla, OR (Video 2)
Table Rock Trail is the same path used by Native Americans as part of a larger cross-Cascades trail system. I wonder if the site was considered sacred. This video shows the columnar slate rock that makes of the Table Rock dike.
First Time Off Road, Table Rock Wilderness 12/22/13 Part 1
First Time Off Road, Table Rock Wilderness 12/22/13 Part 1
Hardy Creek Trails - Molalla, Oregon
It was a great day for a ride at the Hardy Creek Trails, about 12 miles SE of Molalla, Oregon. I rode Hardy Creek to Rim Trail to Bear of the Woods Trail to Red Vole Trail to Squirrel Creek Trail to Huckleberry Trail to Fern Creek Trail and back down Rim and Hardy Creek Trails to rig.
Trailhead Map:
Molalla River Recreation Area Brochure (pdf):
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Insiders Tip on the Molalla River Corridor
The Molalla River Corridor is a great place to reconnect with nature among beautiful scenery. A local horseback rider and a mountain biker share why this is one of their favorite spots to frequent in the Willamette Valley. If you make a point of vacationing where you can get outdoors for activities like bird watching, biking, boating and strolling through lush gardens and fields of flowers, there is no better place to visit then Oregon Wine Country.
For more information please visit oregonwinecountry.org/nature.
Table Rock National Park
Table Rock National Park in the 80's a hikers paradise. Since then the park located in Burke County Nouth Carolina is even better now
Droning around the Molalla River 001
Took some of the day on Easter Sunday to go out and take the drone over some water for the first time. I was a bit nervous after reading all the battery problems everybody was having during the previous week but all was good. Had three batteries ready to go but by the end only used one.
Music provided by Artofexcapism - Overflow of Time (cc by nc)
Go Wild Table Rock
Merle Wildman introduces the Table Rock Wilderness Area in Oregon. For more information visit blm.gov/or/wilderness/
Special thanks to Jarle Leirpoll and Johan Toftsuen from PremierePro.net for the Slideshow Projector template and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for additional photos.
FJ Cruiser near Molalla, Oregon
I was told of a trail near Molalla Oregon, took the trip and found it lovely.
This was a small Creek crossing.
Grant's Getaways: Molalla River Recreation Corridor
The Molalla River Recreation Corridor is a local recreation mecca that is perfect for exploring for many reasons, including new campground and picnic sites, hiking and biking and even horseback riding trails along a gorgeous scenic river byway that is less than 90 minutes from Portland.
Table Rock, Oregon hike
Sept 13, 2015
Explore Oregon Recreation: Molalla River Corridor
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Molalla River and enjoy a wide range of activities. This recreation area offers easy river access and opportunities for picnicking, swimming, camping and fishing. Hike, ride a horse or ride a mountain bike on the Molalla River shared-use trail system.
The Molalla River Recreation Area provides riparian habitat for species unique to the lower west slope of the Cascade Mountains. The area is home to many terrestrial and aquatic species, and provides habitat for a number of threatened fish and bird species. Riparian habitats adjacent to rivers and streams offer particularly high quality habitat for numerous species and allow for wildlife viewing opportunities.
Camping within the corridor is limited to designated sites only. Please use restrooms and fire rings. Trail maps are available at the Salem District office.
The Molalla River Trail System is an extensive network of more than 20 miles of trails for hikers, bicyclists and equestrians. The system combines both single track trails and old forest roads. The trails wind through the forested foothills and slopes of the Molalla River Valley, occasionally offering scenic glimpses of the forests and mountains of the Cascade Range.
The system offers a variety of difficulty levels for a wide range of mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding enthusiasts. Trails are generally marked with directional signs and levels of difficulty. The best equestrian access to the trail system is from Hardy Creek or Annie’s Cabin Trailheads where there is ample parking for horse trailers. Mountain bikers and hikers may prefer to access the trail system via Amanda’s, Americorp, and Sandquist ’s Trailheads. Development and management of the 25-mile trails system is part of a cooperative effort with Molalla RiverWatch, a local non-profit and several hiking, biking and equestrian groups.
The Molalla River Recreation Site is located 9 miles southeast of Molalla. From Portland, take Interstate Highway 5 to the Woodburn Exit 271. Proceed east on State Highway 211 to Molalla. Follow signs to Dickey Prairie. Continue south on Dickey Prairie Road about 4 miles. Turn right onto the Molalla Forest Road and cross the Glen Avon Bridge. The Hardy Creek trailhead is located 3.5 miles south of the Glen Avon Bridge.
For additional information about this world-class recreation area visit us online at:
Contact:
1717 Fabry Road, SE
Salem, OR 97306
Phone: 503-375-5642
Fax: 503-375-5622
E-mail: BLM_OR_SA_Mail@blm.gov
(503) 375-5646
Rooster Rock in the Molalla river area.
Video from up on top of Rooster rock in the table rock wilderness.