Exploring Potential Wilderness on Mt. Lassic

On Sunday July 12 North Group excom member Ned Forsyth led a moderate six mile hike into the Mt. Lassic Wilderness and Botanical Area in Six Rivers National Forest, a natural wonderland characterized by sweeping views, vernal pools, stark serpentine and peridotite barrens, and vegetation with character. To make things particularly exciting, an additional 1300 acres of wilderness has been proposed in this area as part of the Mountains and Rivers campaign– visit mountainsandrivers.org to learn more.

Hiking the Salmon Summit National Scenic Trail. (Photo courtesy Ned Forsyth.)

Black Lassic from the Mt Lassic summit. (Photo courtesy Ned Forsyth.)