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SUMMARY:White Bluffs South (DH-2)
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nTrip Name\nWhite Bluffs South (DH-2)\n\n\nTrip Start Date\nNovember 14, 2025\n\n\nType of Trip\nDay Hike\n\n\nRating\nDH-2\n\n\nLeader Name\nVictoria Purkey\n\n\nLeader Email\nvicop_1776@hotmail.com\n\n\nRoundtrip Drive Mileage\n40\n\n\nCarpooling Cost\n$5\n\n\nAdditional Fees\nNone\n\n\nTrailhead Name\nWhite Bluffs South\n\n\nLongitude/Latitude\n46.5941814, -119.3748772\n\n\nTrip Description\nJoin us for a mid-November hike along the White Bluffs South Trail in the Hanford Reach National Monument — one of Washington’s most striking desert landscapes. This 10-mile (16 km) route offers dramatic views of the Columbia River, sweeping bluffs, and the fascinating geological and historical features of the Hanford area.\nOur hike begins atop the bluffs at the White Bluffs Overlook, with an impressive panorama of the Hanford Reach and the Columbia River below. From this vantage point, we can also see remnants of the Manhattan Project, including the historic B Reactor across the river.\nWe’ll start by walking around the gate and following the old paved Ringold Road as it descends the bluffs. Along the way, we’ll pass colorful cliffs marked with ancient ripple patterns and layered sediment — reminders of the region’s Ice Age flood history. After about a mile, the route levels briefly before dropping to the river’s edge beneath towering white bluffs.\nPlease come prepared with the 10 essentials, plenty of water, lunch, and layers for changing conditions. The trail is mostly exposed with little shade or shelter, so be ready for cool winds along the ridge tops. Binoculars and cameras are highly recommended for capturing the striking scenery and wildlife sightings.\nWe’ll plan for a relaxed pace with time to take photos and enjoy the scenery. Option for a social meetup/meal after the hike.\nPhoto by Becky Burghart pulled from nps.gov\n\n\nApproximate Mileage\n8.0\n\n\nElevation Gain\n700\n\n\nDeparture Time\n7:00 AM\n\n\nSign up by\nNovember 11, 2025\n\n\n\nEach participant is responsible for their own safety and being prepared. PLANNING ( https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/plan-like-a-park-ranger.htm ) and preparation start with the 10 ESSENTIALS ( #ten-essentials-popup ) and staying up-to-date on road and trail conditions, permit requirements, party size limits, snowpack, wildfires, and weather.  Visit the ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATION PAGE ( #activity-classification-popup )  for detailed information on difficulty rating for I-MAC trip so you can sign up for activities that best match your fitness and comfort levels.\nVisit TRIP COSTS & PASSES ( #trip-costs-passes-popup ) for detailed information about trip costs.\nTo help protect and care for these special places that we enjoy exploring, I-MAC members always practice LEAVE NO TRACE ( https://lnt.org/ ) and follow the 7 PRINCIPLES OF LEAVE NO TRACE ( https://lnt.org/why/7-principles/ ). Ask your trip leader if you have questions about Leave No Trace or suggestions for helping to reduce our footprint.\n
URL:https://imacnw.org/events/white-bluffs-south-dh-2/
ORGANIZER;CN=Victoria Purkey:MAILTO:vicop_1776@hotmail.com
CATEGORIES:Hiking
LOCATION:White Bluffs South
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