16 members of the GPNSC and the Southern Oregon Nordic Club hiked up Wagner Butte on a beautiful, cool spring day. Leaving the trail head about 9:45, the group climbed through varied terrain including second growth forest with a number of old growth fir and Ponderosa pine, small meadows, a large grassed-over landslide, sagebrush meadows with numerous wild flowers, an aspen glade and a finally a rocky promontory to reach the summit for lunch. They were treated to great views of the Rogue Valley and Ashland area. The companionship was pleasant, the weather fine and boy was it quicker coming downhill!
