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Special Event
Event
Autumn Colors Hike at the Chilton House
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Fee:
Free. This event is free and open to the public.Location: LAT/LONG: 37.182065, -91.186738
Lesh-Williams Farm Complex (37.184088, -91.188078) This hike will start at the Lesh-Williams Farm Complex, found just west of Powder Mill off Highway 106. From Powder Mill, cross the Highway 106 bridge west, towards Eminence. About 2/3 of a mile past the bridge, turn right (west) onto a gravel road. This road will take you to the Lesh-Williams Farm Complex. Note: There may be a locked gate preventing public access outside of this event.
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
6 hours
Type of Event
Hike
Talk
Please be prepared to hike by 10:00 AM. The hike will take a few hours and may be longer or shorter than the posted time.
Description
Discover the once productive Lesh-Williams and Chilton farm complex at Owls Bend! Rangers will provide interpretive value along the trail, which passes houses, silos, cribs, and other structures. Interpretation topics include family history, local culture, subsistence living, and elk reintroduction.
This hike will be a short, 1-mile loop along historic, agricultural landscapes. The trail also meanders through old growth forest, which makes for a brilliant fall display.
Bring a snack (if desired) and water. Sunscreen, bug spray, snacks, hats, and hiking boots are always recommended.
Reservation or Registration: No
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