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MONDAY HIKERS
Monday hikes might be a good way for you to see sights that you can only get to by walking. On Mondays, hikes are considered moderate or easy by hiking manual standards, usually 6 miles or shorter, with under 1,000 feet elevation gain.
If you have any questions about the hike or meeting place, please ask the hike leader.
We plan to walk Mondays in May through September. On all hikes bring water. We usually stop for a break, lunch or snack at the turnaround point, and each person usually carries a day pack into the field. Wear hiking boots or sturdy shoes that are comfortable, and comfortable dress for the weather (and expect weather changes).
Please plan for most of a day as hikes combined with the drive usually last into mid-afternoon. We do car pool from designated locations, so you do not need a parking pass if you do not drive to the trailhead. If you are driving, passengers compensate drivers for gas.
For more information call Penny, 546-2271 or Pat, 546-0163 or Raelene, 696-4039.
May 2 Frenchman’s Bar and VancouverLake
Our first hike is on a flat, mostly paved asphalt route. Two regional parks are connected by a trail, with open fields and a view of the Columbia River for a total length of 6 miles round trip, with shorter options. Meet at 8:30 a.m. west of the Red Lion at the Quay, in the visitor lot close to the outdoor amphitheater. Call Raelene 696-4039 to participate.
May 9 Lacamas Park and Round Lake
Hike a 6-mile network of trails, passing dense forest, waterfalls, and Lacamas Creek in Camas. Generally flat with some elevation. Meet at McLoughlin Middle School, MacArthur Blvd and Devine at 8:30 a.m. Call Raelene at 696-4039 to participate.
May 16 Bridal Veil Falls and Overlook Loop and Latourell Falls
We’ll first walk to Bridal Veil Falls and do the Overlook Loop for 1.1 miles. Then it is on to Latourell Falls for a 2.3 mile loop, 600 feet elevation gain. The falls plunge 249 feet over the lip of an eroded lava flow Meet at 8:30 at McLoughlin Middle School, MacArthur Blvd at Devine, far west side parking. Call Raelene at 696-4039 to participate.
May 23 MoultonFalls
Hike a close-in trail in a forested park north of Battle Ground. The flat, wide developed path follows the creek from the Hantwick Road Trailhead for five miles round trip with no elevation gain except for a bridge crossing. Views are of falls and stone work. Meet at 8:30 am. at the Albertson’s Parking Lot on 20th Ave. north of 134th, near Starbucks. Call Penny McLaren, 798-8932 to participate.
May 30 Memorial Day -- no hike planned
June 6 Dry Creek Falls
Dry Creek Falls is in the Gorge near Cascade Locks. This is 4.2 mile round trip, 600 feet elevation gain. The trail follows part of the Pacific Crest Trail with the falls at the end of the trail only 50 ft. high, but less visited than other Gorge falls. Meet at McLoughlin Middle School, MacArthur Blvd. and Divine at 8:30 a.m. Call Raelene, 696-4029 if you plan to participate.
June 14 Falls Creek
Meet at 8:30 a.m. at McLoughlin Middle School to hike Falls Creek Falls in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This is a 6 mile, 800 feet. elevation gain hike. The trail is through the forest to views of a spectacular triple-tiered waterfall of 250ft. Drivers need a NW parking pass. Call Penny, 798-8932 cell or 546-2271 to participate.
June 20 Zoo to Pittock Mansion
Meet at 8:30 a.m. to hike in the West Hills of Portland on an urban hike. This is a 5 mile, 900 feet elevation gain hike. A woodsy hike with some uphill and downhill sections to the scenic high point of Forest Park, to the turnaround point at the historic mansion. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Quay, at the far end west of the hotel. After passing the railroad trestle, take the side road that parallels the hotel parking lot and follow it to the end in a small lot facing the river. Contact Penny, 798-8932 if you plan to participate.
June 27 Old Salmon River trail
This trail is between the Salmon River Road and the Salmon River and features old growth forest. For 5.2 miles, 150 foot elevation gain. It is a relatively flat, round trip trail, with several bridges that cross small creeks. Option: Easy 4.0 mile round trip, 200 foot. elevation gain hike on Central Salmon River, to Rolling Riffle Camp. Meet at McLoughlin Middle School, MacArthur Blvd. and Devine at 8:30 to participate. Call Penny 798-8932 if you plan to participate.
July 4 – Holiday NO hike planned
July 11 Ramona Falls
Moderate 7 mile round trip with 1000 feet elevation gain to RamonaFalls which is spread out like a veil on a rock face of a cliff. The stream crossing could be difficult if the water is high between the two bridges. Drivers need a NW parking pass. Meet at McLoughlin Middle School, 5802 MacArthur Blvd, far west side parking lot at 8:30. Call Pat, 546-0163 if you wish to participate.
July 18 Champoeg State Heritage Area
Champoeg is on the Willamette River near Newberg, Oregon. We hike a wide and sometimes sunny path to the Historic General Store where we can have our sack lunch and/or buy a hand-dipped ice cream cone to fortify us for the walk back. Round trip is 6 miles with no elevation gain. There is a Visitor Center with historical information and a museum. There is a $3 fee for the museum. Plan to meet at the Quay, west of the hotel in the visitor parking area, at 8:30 a.m. Call Pat, 546-0163 if you wish to participate.
July 25 Rodney Falls/Hardy Falls
Take a short but uphill hike to Rodney Falls and Hardy Falls on the Washington side of the Gorge. This is a 2.2 mile round trip, 600 feet elevation gain. If time allows, we may climb Beacon Rock 1.8 miles, 600 feet elevation. Meet at McLoughlin Middle School, MacArthur Blvd. and Divine to car pool
August 8 Upper McCord Creek Falls and Elowah Falls
This is a hike on two adjacent trails in the Columbia Gorge. This is a 5 mile total round trip outing, 620 feet elevation gain. Basalt cliffs, canyon trails to waterfalls, dropoffs in one part with a guard rail. Meet at McLoughlin Middle School, MacArthur Blvd and Devine, far west parking area at 8:30 am. Call Sally at 573-3488 if you plan to participate.
August 15 Siouxon Creek in the GiffordPinchotForest area.
This is a 7.6 mile loop, 700 ft. elevation gain. A few short sections with drop-offs, and a stream to cross on rocks. Beautiful hike with stream, waterfalls, old Douglas firs and cedars. Drivers need a NW parking pass. Meet at McLoughlin Middle school, MacArthur Blvd and Divine at 8:30 am. Call Sally at 573-3488 if you plan to participate.
August 22 Triple Falls
Moderate, 4.5 mi. round trip, 700 foot elevation gain on a sometimes rocky steady uphill to TripleFalls. Waterfall views and rain forest atmosphere. Meet at McLoughlin Middle School, 5802 MacArthur Blvd, far west side parking lot at 8:30 a.m. Call Sally at 573-3488 if you wish to participate.
August 29 Panther Creek
New hike north of Carson intersecting the Pacific Crest Trail. Meet at McLoughlinMiddle School,MacArthur Blvd and Divine at 8:30 am. Call Sally at 573-3488 if you plan to participate.
September 5 Labor Day –No hike planned
September 12 Silver Falls State Park
This will be one of three longer day trips as the park is west of Salem, Oregon. It includes a six mile hike with beautiful views, streams, falls and facilities. There may be a day use fee of $3. Meet at the Quay, in the visitor parking lot west of the hotel, at 8:30 a.m. Call Penny, 798-8932 if you want to participate.
September 19 Eagle Creek
This is a 6.6 mile round trip, 600 foot. elevation gain hike. Some cliff areas with a cable for handrails. Numerous waterfalls and creek views. Rocky parts of the trail may be slippery when wet. Drivers need a NW parking pass. Meet at McLoughlin Middle School, MacArthur Blvd and Devine, far west parking area at 8:30 am. Call Penny at 798-8932 if you plan to participate.
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