Sterling Mine Ditch Trail : 無料・フリー素材/写真
Sterling Mine Ditch Trail / BLM Oregon & Washington
| ライセンス | クリエイティブ・コモンズ 表示 2.1 |
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| 説明 | BLM photo: Kyle SullivanThe historic Sterling Mine Ditch Trail (SMDT) is located south of Jacksonville, Oregon. The trail is maintained for non-motorizes recreation by the Bureau and Land Management Medford District and the Siskiyou Upland Trails Association. The trail provides recreation opportunities for visitors of all ages: short, level strolls for small children; long-distance hikes; runs; horseback trails; and mountain bike rides. The trail is open for use by hikers and runners year-round, thanks to its 2,000-2,400 elevation. The SMDT passes through a diversity of landscapes and ecosystems as it winds its way around the ridges and ravines of Anderson Butte. This diversity contributes to an ever-changing array of wildflowers, trees, birds, wildlife, and environments. Trail users enjoy panoramic views of surrounding landscapes--the Siskiyou Crest, Wagner Butte, Little Applegate Valley, Greyback Mountain, and the Red Buttes Wilderness, as well as deep woods and lovely meadows. Groves of mature ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, big leaf maple, white and black oak, cedar, hazel, fern and other woodland plants flourish on shady northfacing slopes and in draws near Deming Gulch, Armstrong Gulch, and along the Little Applegate and Tunnel Ridge access trails.Drier southern exposures support madrone, manzanita, oaks, buckbrush, mountain mahogany, silk tassel, Klamath plum, and even a few junipers. Several champion trees are found along the ditch, including a massive madrone 18 feet in circumference, growing between Bear Gulch and Tunnel Ridge. Spring brings an abundance of wildflowers and birds that last well into summer. Summer can be very warm along south-facing exposures, but north-facing slopes and draws provide a refreshingly cool respite from the heat. Autumn’s changing colors splash the deep green forest canopy with yellow, orange, and red accents. Although you may not see them often, many species of wildlife call the area home. Be aware, as you travel along this ditch, you share the trail with other local species such as poison oak, ticks, and an array of wildlife including bears, cougars, bob cats, coyotes and deer.Long before the appearance of European settlers, Sterling Creek and the Little Applegate River area were traditional homelands of the Dakubetede people. This group was also known as the Applegate Creek Indians and was part of the Rogue River Indians, a name applied to the people of the Upper Rogue River and its tributaries.Currently, three trailheads are located along Little Applegate Road: Bear Gulch, Tunnel Ridge, and Little Applegate. There are four trailheads off Sterling Creek Road on unpaved BLM roads: Deming, Armstrong Gulch, Wolf Gap, and Grub Gulch. With a little planning and two cars for a shuttle, you can create a wide variety of routes.Horse trailer parking is provided at a landing east of the Deming trailhead, and at Armstrong Gulch trailhead, Tunnel Ridge, and Little Applegate trailheads.Please help preserve and protect your trail! In the interests of maintain the trail in top condition for all users, equestrians and bicyclists must avoid using the trail after severe rains. |
| 撮影日 | 2021-01-16 13:46:12 |
| 撮影者 | BLM Oregon & Washington , Portland, America |
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| カメラ | NIKON D850 , NIKON CORPORATION |
| 露出 | 0.002 sec (1/500) |
| 開放F値 | f/5.6 |
| 焦点距離 | 500 mm |