The vast majority of those who replied to me said this date was good, so please plan on 10/13 - 10/15 for the Logan Memorial Xcursion to Butte Valley.

As Brian McKibbin (XToolbox) said the trip to the Geologist Cabin can be done in ~3 hours from Ballarat, he suggested a Saturday morning run through Pleasant Canyon/South Park Loop before going to Butte Valley. I've read that this can be an all-day trip -- could even finish it after dark with a large group (depending, of course, on current trail conditions).

If there are some that don't want to do the full loop including "Chicken Rock" and the log bridge (1000'+ drop-off) , I can lead them back from Rogers Pass/Middle Park Canyon, forgoing the more difficult trip through South Park Canyon, and lead them back through Pleasant Canyon, to head into Butte Valley via Goler Wash.

Hope this meets with everyone's approval.....look forward to seeing you all !!

Lory Jefferson aka Blue Leader