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UPWARDTRAILS MONTHLY SCHEDULE-2010

By: Karen Graves - Director

General Information--

Upward Trails is an outdoor wilderness organization, providing activities, all with-in an easy drive of the greater Portland, Oregon, USA, area.
All sports, have different equipment needs..please be prepared with the proper equipment, clothing changes, food, drinks, and, money if needed. If you are uncertain what you need, call any guide. Bring ... $4.00 carpool money, to give the driver, to help with expenses.....Thank you.
For those, who would like to receive a printed schedule, an annual donation of $5.00 to cover the cost of postage and printing would be appreciated.

For the Molalla/Oregon City Hiking schedule, please contact Karen Graves 503-919-9027, UpwardTrails@aol.com.
OR To add your name to our " Upwardtrails " mailing list, please call Lynn @ 503-668-8950, UpwardTrailsmail@wbcable.net

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January ..2010--

January 1st...2010... HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!

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


Sat.FEB.27th..
- Cross-country ski Trillium Lake. You can walk the hill; the rest is easy. Great views of Mt. Hood across this beautiful frozen lake. About a 4 mile loop.
Call Seth at 503-522-7205.

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 17th.. New ! Easy riding along the paved Dalles Museum Loop on the Columbia River, then visit the Columbia Gorge Heritage Museum afterward.
Call Dave or Lynn 503-668-8950 Picture of Guides Picture of Guides

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

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Sat.April 24th.. Double Feature ! Ride the Deschutes River Road. Easy riding on hard-packed gravel along this flower-lined river. 20-25 miles with one big hill.
Call Dave 503-668-8950 Picture of Guides Picture of Guides

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!!!

UPCOMING EVENTS!!!

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