Nesika Hike and Dine Backpack: Oneonta to Nesika. Approximately 8 miles one way. Class B hike.

September. 9th-11th:  Nesika hike and dine back pack trip via Oneonta:  7 miles.  Class B.  We will meet at the parking area for Oneonta at 5:00 PM Friday evening and hike to camping spot just above Triple Falls.  Approximately 1.7 to 2.8 depending on finding a camp site.  We will then get up the next morning and climb the hill to intersect Franklin Ridge trail (total mileage 4.6 miles from TH).  Be prepared for creek crossing.  Bring trekking poles for balance.  Ensure you have tent, stove, rain gear, warm clothes, good boots, gloves and hat and two meals; dinner and breakfast that you can cook on the trail.   We will travel down Franklin Ridge trail to lodge approximately 7-8 miles total  and on to Nesika where we will enjoy a fabulous meal cooked on Nesika wood stove in our great lodge.  We will hike back down to Oneonta Trail head on Sunday Morning.   Cost is $30.00.  Please Register on Trails Club of Oregon Web site and purchase ticket.  Total cost for weekend $30.00.  .