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Date |
Hike (leave at 8:00 from City
of Lake Oswego West End Bldg (WEB),
4101 Kruse
Way, Lake Oswego) |
Ramble
(leave at 8:30 from
City of Lake Oswego West End Bldg
(WEB), 4101 Kruse
Way, Lake Oswego) |
* Parking: City of Lake Oswego West End Building, 4101 Kruse
Way. Please park in the parking lot (back of
building) off Kruse Way Place, Lake Oswego.
| May 19 |
Hardy Ridge ?>Loop Leaders: Lu Pinson
and Becky Richardson Hike 8 miles, 1800 ft. r, on a new loop. The connector between these
two trails was completed in 2007. Lunch on top with a
view. Drive 100 miles
($8). 2nd
pickup 8:30 at AWHD ($5).
|
Wahclella
Falls and Fish
Hatchery Leader: Sue
Barrett Park at the Bonneville Fish Hatchery and amble over to
the Wahclella Falls trailhead for a 3 mile,
300 ft. r walk to the most spectacular
waterfall in the Gorge.
A loop at the end leads to a great bridge. Upon return, check out
Herman, the Sturgeon, and other fishy wonders. Drive 100 miles ($8). 2nd pickup 9:15
at L&C ($4). |
| May 26 |
?>Dog
Mountain Leaders: Jim Squires and Anne
Wilson Hike 7 strenuous
miles, 2900 ft. r A scenic route with
wildflowers (poison oak too!) with option of a more gentle
descent. A great
workout! Drive 125
miles ($10).
2nd pickup 8:45 at L&C ($6). Shared bridge
toll.
|
Mt Talbert Leader: Tom
Stipe Walk 4 miles, 400 ft. r Explore this wilderness
treasure camouflaged within our urban area. There could be some muddy
spots if the weather has been damp. Drive 30 miles ($2). 2nd pickup 9:00
at CFM ($0). |
| June 2 |
Yaquina Head Leader: Sharon Westcott EARLY DEPARTURE: 7:30
A.M. Hike 6
miles, 300 ft. r Explore bluff-tops, black
cobble beach, view off-shore rookeries, lighthouse and visitor
center at Yaquina Head Natural Area, followed by a sandy walk to
Agate
Beach. You might want to bring your
binoculars. Short car
shuttle. Entrance fee
$7 per car OR free admission with Golden Age pass. Drive 260 miles ($18). 2nd pickup 7:45
at TW (also $18).
|
Old River Road Leader: Phyllis Towne Walk
4-5 miles with little or no elevation gain, along Old River
Road and interesting waypoints. Drive 6 miles ($0). 2nd meeting place
8:45 at George Rogers Park, lower parking
lot. |
| June 9 |
Wahkeena-Multnomah
Falls Loop Leader: Mel Taylor Hike 6
miles, 1600 ft. r Beautiful creeks, waterfalls
and flowers. Drive 80
miles ($6).
2nd meeting place at 9:00, at Multnomah Falls
Lodge, I-84 East, exit 28. |
?>Triple
Falls Leader: Terry Cockrell Hike
5.5 miles, 600 ft. r, past
Horsetail Falls, Ponytail Falls, and footbridge above Oneonta Falls to spectacular Triple
Falls. Drive 80 miles ($6). 2nd pickup 9:15
at L&C ($2).
|
| June 16 | Three Corner Rock Leader: Jaska Thompson Hike 9 miles, 1900 ft.
r Length may vary if weather
warrants. Follow a
remote segment of the Pacific Crest Trail in Washington to
a landmark rock pinnacle with encompassing views. Drive 120 miles ($10), plus
bridge toll.
2nd pickup 8:45 at L&C
($6). | Champoeg State
Park Leaders: Gladys Goodrich &
Gus Mohr Bluebirds and
History will combine for a delightful 4-mile low elevation gain walk
at the State Park.
Celebrate Oregon?s sesquicentennial with a
bonus: short film and new exhibits that highlight the State?s
beginnings. Drive 40
miles ($3).
2nd pickup 8:45 at TW (also $3). State
Park Pass
required. |
| June 23 | Indian Point Leader: Val Gibson An 8 mile loop with 2600 ft. r Climb the Nick Eaton trail to a viewpoint at Indian Point, returning on the Gorton Creek trail. Drive 110 miles ($9). 2nd pickup 8:45 at L&C ($5). | Piedmont Loop Leaders: Barbara Parker & Alan Wells Hike 5 miles with negligible elevation gain. A beautiful hike in NE Portland, including a number of historic landmarks, and an especially beautiful rose garden at Peninsula Park. This was the first formal rose garden in Portland. Drive 30 miles ($2). 2nd meeting place 9:00 at trailhead on SE corner of Rosa Parks Way and Albina (three blocks east of I-5). |
| Jun 30 | Silver Star Mountain Leader: Keith Henson Hike 6.4 moderate to difficult miles, 1530 ft. r Choice of Ed?s Trail (more interesting with walk-through arch, and several short hard scrambles) or old road to summit. Great flowers and cascade views. Drive 120 miles ($10). 2nd pickup 8:30 at JBC ($7). | Forest Park Leaders: Sue Lauritzen and Pat Lidrich Hike 5 miles, 400 ft. r, on a Wildwood Trail Loop. Stops at Arboretum and Vietnam Memorial. Drive 20 miles ($2). No 2nd pickup. |
| July 7 | Multorpor Mountain Leader: Linda Gray Hike 6 miles, 1000 ft. r, on mountain bike loop trail around south side of the mountain, plus great summit viewpoint. Drive 108 miles ($9). 2nd pickup 8:30 at CFM ($7). | Central Salmon River Leader: Jane Halling Hike 4 miles, 200 ft. r, along a river and through old growth forest. Peaceful and pretty. Drive 110 miles ($9). 2nd pickup 9:00 at CFM ($7). NWFS Parking Pass required. |
| July 14 | Harry?s Ridge (Mt St Helens) Leaders: Mel Taylor and Sharon Westcott EARLY START 7:30 A.M. Hike 8 miles, 1000 ft. r, from Johnston Ridge Observatory to Harry's Ridge, overlooking Spirit Lake. Fantastic views into the crater left by the 1980 eruption of Mt St Helens. Includes some areas of steep exposure. Bring lots of water and sun/wind protection. No trees/no shade. Hopefully we will have time to enjoy the excellent Visitor Center before driving home. $8 Monument Pass fee (OR Golden Age Pass OR annual NW Forest Pass) required per person. Drive 240 miles ($19). 2nd pickup 8:00 at JBC ($16). | Marquam Nature Park to Council Crest Leader: Jayne Cronlund Hike about 6 miles, 800 ft. r, with Three Rivers Land Conservancy Executive Director, Jayne Cronlund, through Marquam Nature Park in SW Portland . We begin on Terwilliger Boulevard near the Marquam trailhead, and hike all the way to Council Crest Park, then down through neighborhoods with fantastic views along the roads. Drive 10 miles ($1). No 2nd meeting place. |
| July 21 | Siouxon Peak/Huffman Peak Leaders: Linda Gray and Meg Linza. Hike to two former lookout sites with views north to Mt St Helens and south to Siouxon Creek Valley. Hike 5 miles round trip, 1300 ft. r, to Siouxon Peak with Linda. Option to continue with Meg to Huffman Peak for 9 miles round trip, 1700 ft. r, with 500 ft. descent in the saddle. Drive 150 miles ($12). 2nd pickup 8:45 at L&C ($8). | Mirror Lake Leader: Mickey Chewning The path starts at a waterfall and climbs to a sub-alpine lake mirroring Mt Hood. A beautiful sight on a sunny day. Drive 106 miles ($8). 2nd pickup 9:00 at CFM ($6). NWFS Parking Pass required. |
| July 28 | Soda Peak Lake Leaders: Val Gibson 503-635-0758, and Becky Rickardson 503-635-1365. Hike 4.4 miles, 1300 ft. r. A short but challenging hike to craggy Soda Peak and its mountain lake in the Gifford Pinchot Forest near Carson, WA. Great views at lunch on the east side of the peak. Drive 160 miles ($13). 2nd pickup 8:45 at L&C ($9). Shared bridge toll. NWFS Parking Pass required. | Umbrella Falls Leader: Betty Hefford, 503-635-2787. About 5.5 miles, 800 ft. r. This hike will begin near Elk Meadows Trailhead, climb through forest and meadows to Umbrella Falls, continue traversing Mt Hood Meadows for fabulous flowers, and return via the Elk Meadows Trail. Drive 128 miles ($10). 2nd pickup 9:00 at CFM ($8). NWFS Parking Pass required. |
| Aug 4 | Indian Mountain Leader: Stan Landeen EARLY START 7:30 A.M. Hike 9 miles, 1400 ft. r, from Wahtum Lake up to an outstanding viewpoint of the north side of Mt Hood and the Columbia Gorge. Drive 190 miles ($15). 2nd pickup 8:15 at L&C ($11). NWFS Parking Pass required. | South Portland Leader: Arnold Panitch Retired Professor Arnie leads a narrated walk in the old Jewish-Italian immigrant neighborhood of South Portland. The 3 flat miles on paved sidewalks are divided in half, and walkers have the option of leaving after the first portion. Total time is 2 1/2 hours. The walk begins at SW 1st Ave & SW Meade, near the Lair Hill Café. The walk makes a big circle and returns to the starting point by lunchtime. Option to have lunch at the Lair Hill Café. Tri-Met service is available on several lines. Free street parking. Drive 10 miles ($1). 2nd meeting place 8:45 at SW 1st Ave & SW Meade. |
| Aug 11 | McNeil Point Leader: Joyce Bonds EARLY START 7:30 A.M. Hike 8.7 moderate miles, 2300 ft. r Beautiful views and spectacular wildflowers surround a stone shelter built by the CCC. Drive 170 miles ($14). 2nd pickup 8:00 at CFM ($12). NWFS Parking Pass required. | Fort Clatsop to the Sea Discovery Trail Leader: June Baumler This 6.5 mile walk with 400 ft. elevation gain, goes from Fort Clatsop to the ocean, approximating the route Lewis and Clark took from their winter headquarters to the ocean. It crosses two rivers, marsh areas, forests, pasture land, past a pioneer church and cemetery, and finally arrives at the beach. Car shuttle from Sunset Beach parking area. Drive 200 miles ($16). 2nd pickup 9:00 at SPS ($14). |
| Aug 18 | Cooper Spur (with options) Leader: Jaska Thompson Hike 3 - 8 miles possible, 1000 - 2800 ft. r Hike a basic 3-mile loop, plus climb farther as you wish, to further viewpoints on Cooper Spur Ridge. Drive 180 miles ($14). 2nd pickup 8:30 at CFM ($12). NWFS Parking Pass required. | August 18 Ramble: The Oregon Garden Leader: Mickie Church Walk 3 - 4 easy miles, 100 ft. r A visit to the Garden at peak bloom time. We will also check out the new Resort. Drive 100 miles ($8). 2nd pickup 8:45 at TW ($7). |
| Aug 25 | Bird Creek Meadows (via South Climb Trailhead) Leaders: Verne & Mickie Church EARLY START 7:00 A.M. Hike 11 miles, 1500 ft. r A moderate to strenuous trail that traverses a lava flow, crosses Indian Reservation boundary and suddenly enters a world of wildflower meadows. Drive 220 miles ($18). 2nd pickup 7:45 at L&C ($14), or meet at 9:45 at Trout Lake Ranger Station. NWFS Parking Pass required. | Bald Mountain Loop from Top Spur Leaders: Sue & Bruce Barrett Walk under 4 miles, some elevation gain, mostly in first 1/4 mile. Moderate difficulty for a ramble. Beautiful views of the mountain during our lunch time. Drive 110 miles ($9). 2nd pickup 9:00 at CFM ($7). NWFS Parking Pass required. |
| Sept 1 | Little Huckleberry Mountain Leader: Kathy Ragain Hike 5.4 miles, 1800 ft. r Berry-lined trail to panoramic viewpoint. Drive 175 miles ($14) plus bridge toll. 2nd pickup 8:45 at L&C ($10). | Swan Island Dahlias & Molalla River State Park Leader: Betty Cobb Walk approx. 5 level miles. Visit a world-famous Dahlia farm in bloom. A leisurely hike, with lunch along the Willamette River. Drive 40 miles ($3). 2nd meeting place 9:00 at Swan Island Dahlias, 995 NW 22nd Ave, Canby. |