January 12th...2008.Sat.— Guide meeting with Karen 10:00 a.m.

February 9th...2008.Sat.— Hike Portland’s own volcano. 2-3 easy miles on MT. TABOR.
Call Lynn 503-668-8950. --Picture of Guides

February 23rd...2008.Sat.— Hike to Bennett Pass on Mt Hood, 3 to 5 miles, moderate, view of Mt Hood
Call Ron 503-644-0065. --Picture of Guides

March 15th...2008.Sat.— See the other falls of Tanner Creek Canyon. Hike a total of 4 miles to a view of 4 lacey waterfalls at the old Wauna Point trailhead. Columbia Gorge, OR.
Call Dave or Lynn 503-668-8950. --Picture of Guides --Picture of Guides

March 22nd...2008.Sat.— Hike Ruckel Ridge to Buck Point, climb to bizarre-looking pinnacles, then take an obscure trail to the base of Ruckel Falls. 2 hard miles followed by 1 easy mile. Columbia Gorge, OR.
Call Dave or Lynn 503-668-8950. --Picture of Guides --Picture of Guides

March 29th...2008.Sat.— SOLV Beach cleanup. Bring some gloves for a workday at the beach. Mileage and location to be determined. OR Coast.
Call Jason or Rochelle 503-807-3282 or 503-860-6694. --Picture of Guides

April 5th...2008.Sat.— Hike 6.5 easy miles one way with car shuttle to 250’ Falls Creek Falls, WA.
Call Trudy 503-648-9267 or Jacque 503-668-1081.

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April 12th...2008.Sat.— Hike the Dalles Mt. Road, WA. 6-7 miles.
Call Gary 503-261-3571. --Picture of Guides

April 19th...2008.Sat.—Hike the Wilson River, OR. 6-8 miles.
Call Jim & Polly. 503-644-2344 --Picture of Guides --Picture of Guides

April 26th...2008.Sat.— See Oregon’s oldest Covered Bridge and McKay Falls on the way to beautiful Abiqua Falls east of Salem. Then on to Upper & Lower Butte Creek Falls. Possibly explore the cave behind Butte Creek Falls. About 5 miles total. Some rough trail for a short distance.
Call Dave or Lynn 503-668-8950. --Picture of Guides --Picture of Guides

April 27th...2008.Sun.— — Upward Trails guide meeting.

May 3rd...2008.Sat.—hike on the Wilson River from Elk Mountain trailhead to King Mountain trail heads. This is a moderate hike of 3.5 miles one way for a total of 7 miles. Some will only be doing it one way.
Call Ron 503-644-0065. --Picture of Guides

May 10th...2008.Sat.—Join Gary and Trudy and See the wildflower display in Tom McCall Preserve. 3.5 miles. Columbia Gorge, OR.
26th Memorial Day - Dog Mt. 6 hard, beautiful miles. Call Gary 503-261-3571 or Trudy 503-648-9267. May 17th...2008.Sat.— Little Hamilton Mt. Easier version: see the waterfalls, then hike up the face to a couple of nice viewpoints. 6-7 miles. Moderately Steep.
Call Dave or Lynn 503-668-8950. --Picture of Guides --Picture of Guides

May 24th...2008.Sat.— Clear Creek and Camas Trail. 10 Mod-Dif. miles with spectacular views of the White River Canyon in spring bloom. Or cut the miliage in half with a shuttle car. Mt. Hood, OR.
Call Jason or Rochelle 503-807-3282 or 503-860-6694. --Picture of Guides

May 26th...2008.Mon.——26th Memorial Day - Dog Mt. 6 hard, beautiful miles. Call Gary 503-261-3571 or Trudy 503-648-9267.

May 31st...2008.Sat.— Springwater Trail Biking. See Multnomah County’s only covered bridge. About 14 miles round trip.
Call Dave or Lynn 503-668-8950. --Picture of Guides --Picture of Guides

June 7th...2008.Sat.—
— See the Labyrinth. waterfalls Columbia Gorge, WA.
Call Gary 503-261-3571 or Lynn 503-668-8950.

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June 14th...2008..—
— Upward Trails guide meeting.

June 21st...2008.Sat.—
– Biking: Come ride the Deschutes Trail. 10 to 20 mostly level miles. Wildflowers should be good.
Call Jim 503-644-2344 or Dave 503-668-8950.

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June 28th...2008.Sat.—
– Hike the Wilson River with Ron.
Call Ron 503-644-0065.
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July 5th...2008.Sat.—
— Road strolling Variety day...follow a backwoods road 5 miles along a river with nice photographic opportunities. Go to historic Wilhoit Springs after climbing over some rocks about 80 feet to see a 70 foot falls. *** Meeting time will be late morning :-)
For information call Karen at 503-919-9027

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July 12th...2008.Sat.—
— Hike the beautiful Grassy Knoll Trail to Grassy Pass. See the flowers and views of Mt. Adams. 6.4 miles moderately easy.
Call Lynn 503-668-8950.

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July 19th...2008.Sat.—
19th — Biking Columbia Gorge State Trail. About 10 paved miles passing some waterfalls; mostly level with one staircase to haul your bikes up.
Call Dave or Lynn 503-668-8950.

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July 19th...2008.Sat.—
— Overnighter: Drive through a Covered Bridge on the way to Cone Peak. Leave camping gear in your trunk and hike a 6.6 m. loop through a wildflower meadow then a forest of 17 different species of trees, the highest concentration in Oregon. Bring flower & tree ID book for this one. Then on to an old fire lookout on Iron Mt. with 360o views and over 300 species of wildfowers!! Bring camera and extra layers for possible windy summit. Camp the night, then stop to see several waterfalls on the way home Saturday. NW Forest Pass required.
Call Lynn 503-668-8950.

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August 2nd...2008.Sat.—
— ZIG ZAG FALLS – The big one. Hike to the bottom of Zig Zag Canyon, then upstream for a close-up view of the 75’ falls. 5 miles.
Call Lynn 503-668-8950.

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August 9th...2008.Sat.—
— ...Variety Day....Follow the back roads to Wilhoit Springs to taste the mineral water. Then hike 1 1/2 mile loop of stunning BUTTE CREEK FALLS and perhaps visit back country Rhody Lake. Stop at a couple antique shops then follow the "Stations of the Cross" for 1 mile round trip at the Mt. Angel Abbey.
For information call Karen at 503-919-9027
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August 16th...2008.Sat.—
— Back to Mt. Hood for the Heather Canyon Loop.
Your choice of mileage, from easy half mile up to 9 miles. Possible overnight backpacking. Challenging 1 mile hill to start, followed by easy 8 mile grade through breath-taking Heather Canyon with car shuttle. 1 to 5 waterfalls & flower-filled meadows.
Call Lynn 503-668-8950.

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August 23rd...2008.Sat.—
— Biking Sauvie Island. Ride 10 to 20 level, paved miles on this island of farmland.
Call Dave Or Lynn 503-668-8950.

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August 30th...2008..—
— Labor Day Weekend

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September 13th...2008..—
—Sat. One day or overnighter: Hike the Santiam Pass section of the PCT. A 4-mile, one way, easy hike with car shuttle. This is to plug in the gap we left in '06. Dave & I plan to go down Friday night and secure a campsite. Karen will join us Saturday morning.
Call Dave or Lynn 503-668-8950; or Call Karen at 503-919-9027

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September 20th...2008..—
—Sat. Hike into the 1966 crash site of a DC9 near Squaw Mt. in the Salmon/Huckelberry Wilderness. Learn the history behind this tragedy as you hike this 7 mile, moderate trail. Call Dave 503-668-8950.
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September 27th...2008..—
—Sat. Biking the Twin Tunnel Trail. This easy trail of gently rolling hills connects Hood River to Mosier with beautiful vistas up & down the Columbia. About 10 paved miles total. Call Dave 503-668-8950.
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October 11th...2008..—
—Sat. Hiking Barlow Ridge. See the stunning fall colors of this open ridgetop with far-ranging views at the foot of Mt. Hood. Take a short steep climb to the summit, followed by gentle hills along the ridgetop. 6-8 miles. Call Dave or Lynn 503-668-8950
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October 18th...2008..—
Sat. Work up an appetite for Keana’s Candyland after a 20-mile level Bike tour of Portland’s Waterfront. From an urban esplanade, to a floating walkway, to grassy parks, the scene changes every minute out here. Call Dave or Lynn 503-668-8950.
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October 25th...2008..—
—Sat. Hike to little-known Gnat Creek Falls in Clatsop County. Enjoy the beautiful drive down the lower Columbia River, then see the fall colors and a fish hatchery on this short hike. Call Seth 503-522-7205

Nov 1st...2008..—
—Sat. Hike to Abiqua Falls hidden in a grotto south of Molalla. See a little-known falls on this challenging 2-mile scramble. Prepare for steep, muddy slope. Hike will be changed if it’s raining. Add another hike if there’s time left. Call Karen 503-919-9027. --Picture of Guides

Nov 8th...2008..—
—Sat. – Hike to Butte Creek Falls. See 2 beautiful waterfalls on this 1.5 mile moderately easy loop south of Molalla.
Call Jacque 503-668-1081 or Trudy 503-648-9267. --Picture of Guides --Picture of Guides

Nov 15th...2008..— –Sat. FULL DAY OF TOURING....Hike to HENLINE FALLS and visit THREE POOLS, SULLIVAN FALLS, and SALMON FALLS (all located off the Santiam Highway.) 2.5 miles total.
Call Karen 503-919-9027. --Picture of Guides

Nov 22nd...2008..— Nov. 22nd –Sat. Take a walk in Portland’s Forest Park. 5.7 easy miles in the north end.
Call Dave or Lynn 503-668-8950. --Picture of Guides --Picture of Guides

Dec 6th...2008..—
—Sat. –Hike the Lower Salmon River with Jacque & Trudy. Easy, scenic trail. 5 miles. Call Jacque 503-668-1081 or Trudy 503-648-9267.
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Dec 13th...2008..—
—Sat. – Back by request. Ride the MAX to the Zoolights. Come early to see the new baby elephant, then stay for the light display.
Call Dave or Lynn 503-668-8950. --Picture of Guides --Picture of Guides

Dec 20th...2008..—
—Sat. Weather permitting.....Walk behind 100' SHELLBURG FALLS, then see 2 more beautiful waterfalls on this 4-mile easy hike. Finish with a tour of the Silverton Murals.
Call Karen 503-919-9027.

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Jan 3rd...2009..—
—Sat. HIKE some nice trails south of Oregon City visiting some pretty private fishing lakes.
Call Karen 503-971-9027. --Picture of Guides

Jan 10th...2009..—
—Sat. – Beginning snowshoe trip. Destination to be announced.
Call Jacque 503-668-1081 or Trudy 503-648-9267. --Picture of Guides --Picture of Guides

Jan 17th...2009..—
—Sat. – Your choice: Walk or Ride. See the world’s largest Cottonwood tree on this easy 3-mile hike at MISSION STATE PARK. Bring some change to ride the WHEATLAND FERRY across the river and back. OR ride an easy 8 mile loop to the Ferry & back to join the hikers.
Call Karen 503-919-9027 or Lynn 503-668-8950. --Picture of Guides

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Jan 24th...2009..—
—Sat. – New for Upward Trails! Easy hike to Lee Falls. See 2 waterfalls of the Tualatin River on this 5 mile walk.
Call Dave or Lynn 503-668-8950. --Picture of Guides --Picture of Guides

Jan 31st...2008..—
—Sat. – Guide Training Meeting
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Feb 7th...2009..—
—Sat. Your choice: Walk or Ride. See historic CHAMPOEG STATE PARK as you hike the easy 3 miles of paved trails to keep feet dry. OR ride a 10-mile loop out to Butteville & back to join the hikers for a hot dog feed.
Call Karen 503-971-9027 or Lynn 503-668-8950. --Picture of Guides --Picture of Guides

Feb 21st...2009..—
—Sat. STONE CREEK TRAIL south of Oregon City. This is a short trail that circles a golf course. Easy hiking. We can circle and then reverse circle for more mileage.
Call Karen 503-971-9027.
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