HIKING UPWARD TRAILS--2010!!! By: Karen Graves - Director General Information-- Many of you who hike with us have particular trails you especially enjoy. If you would like to hike with our staff on a favorite trail of yours, this holds true for cross-county ski or snowshoe trips upcoming also. Let us know. Thanks. FOR SAFE HIKING.....PLEASE BRING PLENTY OF FOOD, WATER, RAIN GEAR when needed, AN UMBRELLA AND A CHANGE OF SOCKS OR SHOES FOR THE RIDE HOME..and $4.00 carpool money, to help the driver with expenses.....Thank you.
HIKING
UPWARD TRAILS--2010!!!
By: Karen Graves - Director
General Information--
JANUARY ..2010.. HAPPY NEW YEAR
Saturday... January 2nd.,2010... Snowshoe Twin Lakes and Frog Lake. Call Ron 503-644-0065 or Jim 503-644-2344.
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Saturday... January 9th.,2010... Hike Portland.s volcano on Mt. Tabor. Easy 2-3 miles. Call Lynn 503-668-8950. Picture of Guides Picture of Guides
Saturday... January 16th.,2010...NEW ! Snowshoe Sahalie Falls Road and around lower Meadows Ski area. About 4-5 miles with an extension. Call Trudy 503-648-9267 or Jacque 503-668-1081.Picture of Guides Picture of Guides
Saturday... January 23rd.,2010...NEW ! Forest Park. Hike the section north of Germantown Road. About 5.6 miles. Call Lynn 503-668-8950. Picture of Guides Picture of Guides
Saturday..January 30th.,2010... 30th ... Guide Meeting.
FEBRUARY..2010..
Sat.FEB.6th..NEW ! Bennet Pass Snowshoe tour will give some nice scenery. This road on the south side of Mt. Hood gives nice views and visits by 'camp robbers'. Call Ron 503-644-0065 . Picture of Guides
Sat.FEB.13th..NEW ! Explore Overlook Park at the mouth of Eagle Creek in the Columbia Gorge. A stone wall-lined trail as old as the Eagle Creek trail, but easily *overlooked*. Then how about exploring the island at Cascade Locks? Call Lynn 503-668-8950. Picture of Guides Picture of Guides
March..2010..
Sat.March 13th..New !! Bunker Hill. We will take it slow up this steep hill. 3.6 miles total. trail. No water along the trail. Bring extra for your dogs. Call Lynn 503-668-8950. Picture of Guides Picture of Guides
Set your clocks forward for Daylight Savings Time. 14th Daylight Savings begins: longer days means more time to hike.
Sat.March 20th.. New ! See 3 waterfalls of the Tualatin River on this 6 mile walk to Haines Falls. Call Lynn 503-668-8950. Picture of Guides Picture of Guides
Sat.March 27th.. New ! Hike the Lower Salmon River. Easy, scenic trail through old-growth forest. 5.2 miles. 100ft. elevation gain. Cool & shady on a hot day. Call Trudy 503-648-9267 or Jacque 503-668-1081. Picture of Guides Picture of Guides
April..2010..
Sat.April 3rd.. New ! Polk County Loop: Hike the trails of Ankeny Wildlife Refuge, then cross the Willamette Ferry to see the Wings of Wonder Butterfly exhibit, walk the paths of Helmick State Park, drive out to thundering Falls City Falls, then see the Japanese Gardens of Dallas City Park. Stay & visit the antique stores. About 5 miles hiking. Call Lynn 503-668-8950. Picture of Guides Picture of Guides
Sat.April 10th.. New ! See the desert in bloom along the Klickitat Rail Line. Easy, level hiking, crossing old trestles along Swale Creek. Dogs on leash only. Bundle up against the wind. Watch for snakes & ticks; sturdy boots required. 5 miles round trip. Call Seth at 503-522-7205.
Sat.April 24th.. Double Feature ! Hike beautiful RAMONA FALLS. One of the most popular trails in the Mt. Hood forest with a refreshing falls falling over a rocky hillside. Bring a camera for Mt. Hood views. 7.1 miles total moderate hike. Call Trudy 503-648-9267 or Jacque 503-668-1081. Picture of Guides Picture of Guides
OR Sat.April 24th.. Double Feature !
May..2010..
Sat.May 1st.. New ! twist on an old favorite: Photo trip up Eagle Creek. See the sites we often miss along the way: Hike down to the brink of Punchbowl Falls; take a side trip to double-drop Skoonichuck Falls; then make a short scramble up to 100ft. Wyeast Falls hidden in a grotto. Easy 8 miles total. Exposure. Dogs on leash only. Call Dave or Lynn 503-668-8950. Picture of Guides Picture of Guides
Sat.May 8th.. New ! Hike to the top of Dog Mt. Conquer a very popular mountain. Difficult climb to extensive views up & down the Gorge. Spectacular flower display. Be sure to bring plenty of water for your dogs. 7 mile loop. Call Jim or Polly 503-644-2344. Picture of Guides
Sat.May 15th.. New ! An easy 3.4 mile hike circling Lost Lake for beautiful views of Mt. Hood across the lake. The more ambitious can climb to the summit of Lost Lake Butte for far-ranging views. 3.8 miles to summit & back; 1300ft. gain. Call Trudy 503-648-9267 or Jacque 503-668-1081. Picture of Guides Picture of Guides
Sun.May 16th.. New !Sunday Parkways: Afternoon riding in town with no traffic. The city blocks off the traffic for safe riding on the streets of Portland choosing the more scenic areas. We could meet after church for these. The routes will be posted. Portland on Line Sat.May 22nd.. New ! Coastal Bird Hike to Clatsop Spit. Come see the breeding shore birds and sea ducks. Moderate hiking in the sand. 4.5 miles. Call Seth 503-522-7205.
Sat.May 29th.. New ! See the flower display on SADDLE MT. Hard, but worth it. Great views. Get a good workout hiking to the top for views of the coast. 5.2 miles, 1600ft. gain. Exposure. Dogs on leash. Call Ron 503-644-0065 Picture of Guides
The Next Schedule will be out Soon!!!
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