Green Springs Inn

Wildflowers

admin — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:04:58 +0000

Watch this space for wildflower adventures.

Snowshoe adventures

admin — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 19:51:26 +0000

We are going to offer snowshoe rentals and adventure opportunities this winter. Watch this space for details.

Crater Lake

admin — Sun, 22 May 2011 01:44:06 +0000

Nitapalooza

admin — Sat, 21 May 2011 04:19:51 +0000

Click below to purchase tickets to the Nitapalooza Music Festival at Green Springs Inn June 12, 2011.

Twenty-five bands and performers, noon till dark, crafts, food, fun, all to benefit Nita. Advance tickets $10 at Music Coop in Ashland, Bad Ass Coffee in Medford or directly below. Admission is $15 at the gate.

All proceeds benefit Nita Day’s wellness fund.

Tickets will be held for pickup at the gate on the day of the event.

If you choose Paypal, you can purchase your tickets via your Palpal account OR with any major credit or debit card. However, Paypal requires that you register as a member. If you don’t already have a Paypal account, it may take 3 days to get one. To purchase tickets via Paypal, click “Buy Now.”

You can also purchase tickets via Google checkout. The Google registration process requires no waiting. You will be asked for a credit card number.

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Back to the Future menu

admin — Fri, 20 May 2011 18:58:13 +0000

We Made Sunset Magazines Top 50 Hotels under $50!

admin — Mon, 16 May 2011 23:24:43 +0000

Check out the whole article here!

30th Anniversary Open House

admin — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 02:50:25 +0000

Easter Brunch

admin — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 02:11:27 +0000

Weekend Specials for March 18-20

admin — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 22:47:23 +0000

Hobart Peak Hike

admin — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:34:46 +0000

Hobart hike offers easy access, wildflowers and wide angle views

You can savor a bite size piece of North America’s premier border to border footpath, the Pacific Crest Trail, with a four mile hike from Green Springs Summit to Hobart Bluff. This relatively level segment follows a ridge line between Chinquapin and Soda Mountains, winding through forested sections and meadows. The payoff is a spectacular view from the top of a volcanic cliff at the end of a short spur off the main trail.

The trailhead is near a turnout and parking area on the south side of Highway 66 at Green Springs Summit, well marked by various signs. Look for a metal stile (or gate) at the entrance to the initial portion of the trail, which crosses private property.

The owner of the property has put up ‘no trespassing’ signs at several points. Please stay on the trail (which is marked periodically by silver diamonds) and respect her privacy but do not be deterred. A longstanding easement guarantees access to hikers.

(To make this a one way excursion, you can leave a shuttle vehicle at the PCT crossing on Soda Mountain Road, about five miles from Highway 66. Soda Mountain Road intersects with Highway 66 just west of the Summit.

To spot the trail, look for high voltage transmission lines. The trail is just past the power lines. For a shorter hike, you can walk back about a mile to Hobart Bluff from Soda Mountain Road.)

Within the first mile from the Highway 66 trailhead, you will see the dam at Keene Creek Reservoir far below. It is quite impressive from this angle. Then look carefully at the opposite ridge, just above the Talent Irrigation District canal. You will see several of our cabins peeking through the timber on that slope.

After you have walked about four miles, watch carefully for the side trail up to Hobart Peak. It is marked but the intersection comes up in a rocky, brushy stretch and is easy to miss.

If you take this hike in the next week or so, you should be rewarded with a great view of Medford and environs. Our current coolish weather is sparing us from temperature inversions and the valley is relatively smog free.

For more information about this hike, see Steve Dieffenbacher’s June 26, 2009, article in the Mail Tribune and the Stout family’s travel blog about conquering the trail in snowshoes!

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