Hike Schedule - Nonmember

(Identical to the member schedule but without leader home phone numbers, per our Privacy policy)

HOW TO UNDERSTAND and PREPARE FOR HIKES:   To better understand how hard or long these hikes are, click on this link to the hiking codes http://www.mazamas.org/your/adventure/starts-here/C90/.  To enjoy these hikes, you must bring the proper gear. We have developed this checklist to give you a better understanding of what to bring: http://www.mazamas.org/your/adventure/starts-here/C459/. Lastly, the hiking fee for non-members is $4.  Bring small bills for this and for car pooling costs. Please do come and enjoy.

TIPS of the MONTH

• Pre Hike to the Summit Program: Get in shape to Hike to the Summit. Conditioning hikes (designated Pre Hike to the Summit) are scheduled to prepare you for your climbs this summer. If you wish to sign up or have been accepted on one of our HTTS climbs, these hikes are designed for you!  You can find the “Hike to the Summit” climbs (South Sister, Old Snowy, Mt St Helens) on the Mazama Web site at: http://www.mazamas.org/your/adventure/starts-here/C82/  Making the summit of one of these climbs will qualify you for Mazama membership!

• Summer Hiking brings bugs and critters out in the woods. Remember your bug spray and bring plenty of water.  Don’t forget hand-i-wipes for your legs, poles, etc. for poison oak after you return to your car.  And…don’t feed the wild animals.

• Check the website: Due to weather or trail head inaccessibility, some of the hikes might be changed at the last minute. The meeting time and place, however, will not change. Check the website for the most up to date information or call the leader in advance.

• AYM is also hiking: Adventurous Young Mazamas (AYM) leads hikes too, and everyone is welcome. See separate listing in the Bulletin or check out:  http://www.mazamas.org/your/adventure/starts-here/C74/ .

Upcoming Hikes

SR A1, A2, A3 Jul 02 (Thu) Portland Street Rambles.  Dave Braem, Dean Lee, Tom Guyot, Ken Searl, Marty Hanson, Bob Smith, Dean Kokko, Terry Sherbeck, Sean Smith and/or others. Contact Mazamas office (503) 227-2345. Groups hike the streets and parks of NW Portland. Groups larger than 20 will be split. Total time two hours. Leave from REI-PDX at 6 p.m.

HK A1.5 Jul 04 (Sat) Bald Mountain Lookout (W). Billie Goodwin. Let’s celebrate the 4th of July looking at the west side of Mt Hood up close and personal with beautiful flowers in the foreground. It should be beautiful and we have so much to party about! Cherries should be in season so bring some to share with lunch. 5 miles 1,000 ft. Dr. 90 TH Gateway 8 a.m. 

HK B2 Jul 04 (Sat) Nick Eaton-Gorton Creek Loop (W). Cecille Beyl (503) 228-7097. Hike from Herman Creek up Nick Eaton ridge past a lovely viewpoint to the cut-off trail. Indian Point is a second (optional) viewpoint Return via the Gorton Creek trail. 8 miles 2600 ft. Dr. 80 TH 8 a.m. Call Leader for details

HK C2.5 Jul 04 (Sat) Silver Star (via Starway trail). Gary Bishop. Pre Hike to Summit.   Celebrate the fourth with the most challenging trail to the top of Silver Star Mountain! Start with a steep ascent on an abandoned jeep track. Then we’ll continue following the rarely maintained and often nonexistent Starway trail along a brushy ridge traverse before we meet the Bluff Mtn trail for our final push to the view filled summit. Trekking poles are recommended. With the terrain and trail conditions plus the drive it will be a long day (8+ hours). 9.2 miles 3100 ft. Dr. 75 TH Gateway 9 a.m.

HK A1.5 Jul 05 (Sun) Beacon Rock and Rodney Falls. Billie Goodwin. How many times have you driven up the Gorge and looked over at Beacon Rock? Have you taken the time to walk to the top? Now’s your chance to do it! We will also go across the road and hike 1.5 miles on the Hamilton Mtn. trail to Rodney Falls where we will see a beautiful box waterfalls with a rainbow. We should be back to Gateway by 1 PM there by beating the big July 4th traffic jam. 5 miles 800 ft. Dr. 88 TH Gateway 9 a.m. 

HK B2 Jul 05 (Sun) Salmon Butte (W). Robert Smith. Pre Hike to Summit.   Come hike up Salmon Butte and get beautiful views of the Salmon River Drainage from the site of the old Forest Service Fire Tower on top. Pass through a “forest” of huge rhododendron bushes on the way up. Bring your cameras! 8.8 miles 2840 ft. Dr. 90 TH Gateway 8 a.m. 

HK C2 Jul 05 (Sun) Table Mountain Loop. Margaret Smith. Pre Hike to Summit.   Scramble up a boulder field to some of the best views in the Gorge. 10 miles 3650 ft. Dr. 84 Gateway 8 a.m. 

SR A1, A2, A3 Jul 07 (Tue) Portland Street Rambles. Leaders to be announced. See July 2nd for details

SR A2 Jul 08 (Wed) Mt. Tabor Staircase Stomp.  Join Meg Linza, for a ramble up to Mt. Tabor Park to the staircase near Salmon Way. From the MMC, we walk up towards the west side of the Mt. Tabor to the north end of the park. Here is where the fun begins…once we get to the stairs we will proceed to run, walk, or crawl up the 280 steps with 3 repetitions (or more if you so desire). After we finish the third stair climb we will return to the MMC. This will be great training for climbing this Summer. Pack on the weight and here we go! MMC 6 p.m.

HK C2 Jul 08 (Wed) McNeil Point from Top Spur (W). Tom Davidson. Pre Hike to Summit.   Let’s see if the snow has melted enough to make this lovely trip to McNeil Point and on up above. Amazing views from the flanks of Mt. Hood. Flowers should be starting down lower. We might encounter snow so come prepared but bring your camera too. 9 miles 2900 ft. Dr. 100 MMC 7:30 a.m. 

SR A2 Jul 08 (Wed) Street Ramble from Mazama Mountaineering Ctr.   Join Terry Cone and explore the Southeast neighborhoods near the Mazama Mountaineering Center. We’ll go at a slightly less than moderate pace and cover about six miles starting at 6 p.m. and done by 8 p.m.

SR A1, A2, A3 Jul 09 (Thu) Portland Street Rambles. Leaders to be announced. See July 2nd for details

HK A2 Jul 11 (Sat) Angels Rest. Lisa Burton Pabst. Catch the evening breeze and a relaxing view of Portland at sunset. Get the morning chores done and still have time for a hike. Find some new friends as we go up a familiar trail to catch an angel’s view of the Gorge. Make sure to bring a headlamp just in case. 4.6 miles 1584 ft. Dr. 42 Gateway 5 p.m. 

HK B1.5 Jul 11 (Sat) Mazama Trail (W). Ray Sheldon. Stroll up Mazama Trail checking for maintenance needs and hearing little know stories about its construction. The views are astounding. Remember, this is our namesake trail! 7.5 miles 2000 ft. Dr. 100 Gateway 8 a.m. 

HK C2 Jul 11 (Sat) North Lake via Wyeth Trail (W). Nancy Goering.Pre Hike to Summit.   This trail is often used as a conditioner for mountaineering in early spring. Try it in the summer when the trail is clear and there’s not that snow-covered route finding. If it’s hot, we can dip our toes in the lake. I’ll take the first 12 people to show up, or email ahead to reserve your spot. (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 13.2 miles 4160 ft. Dr. 88. TH Pass Gateway 8 a.m.

HK A2 Jul 12 (Sun) Round & Lacamas Lakes. Jim Selby. Sleep in, then enjoy these park jewels. We will take Round Lake trails from the Camus 3rd St. entrance to Lacamas Park, gorgeous waterfalls first mile. After 4 miles in Round Lake park we go across the road to Lacamas Lake and do another 3.5 miles. Moderate pace, easy to converse, excellent trails rain or shine, good trails for families. 8 miles 400’ ft. Dr. 34 Gateway 11:30 a.m. 

HK B2 Jul 12 (Sun) Horseshoe Ridge Loop (W). Cathy Oswald. Forested hike with lots of snow-covered volcano views at the top. Size limited to 12, please call leader to sign up. 10.4 miles 2700 ft. Dr. 135 TH Gateway 9 a.m. 

SR A1, A2, A3 Jul 14 (Tue) Portland Street Rambles.  Leaders to be announced. See July 02 for details

SR A2 Jul 15 (Wed) Mt. Tabor Staircase Stomp.  Join Meg Linza, for a ramble up to Mt. Tabor Park to the staircase near Salmon Way. From the MMC, we walk up towards the west side of the Mt. Tabor to the north end of the park. Here is where the fun begins…once we get to the stairs we will proceed to run, walk, or crawl up the 280 steps with 3 repetitions (or more if you so desire). After we finish the third stair climb we will return to the MMC. This will be great training for climbing this Summer. Pack on the weight and here we go! MMC 6 p.m.

HK B2 Jul 15 (Wed) Paradise Park (loop from Timberline Lodge) (W). Caleb Sattgast. Pre Hike to Summit.   Enjoy the early flowers and stunning view of Mt. Hood from high on her slopes. We’ll plan on taking a nap in the lush lupine if time and conditions permit. Plan on a full day! 10.1 miles 2100 ft. Dr. 112 MMC 7:30 a.m. 

SR A1, A2, A3 Jul 16 (Thu) Portland Street Rambles.  Leaders to be announced. See July 2nd for details

HK A2.3 Jul 18 (Sat) Chinidere and Tomlike Mountains from Wahtum Lake (W). Judith Zineski.  Hopefully this is not too early to visit the beautiful lake and go up one easy, and one scrambley mountain. Possibly lovely flowers, including perhaps, the rare Cut-leaf Bugbane. Good views.  Long drive, long day. This is a little bit more than the usual A hike. Leader pace closer to 2.3mph. If pouring I will do something closer to home. 7.4 miles 1500 ft. Dr. 180 TH Gateway 7:30 a.m. 

HK B2 Jul 18 (Sat) Dog Mountain Loop. Benjamin Vincent. Pre Hike to Summit. Join me on this hike, with wonderful views. This is ‘The Classic’ Gorge hike. Easy-moderate pace up the steep middle route. 7.2 miles 2900 ft. Dr. 98 TH Gateway 8 a.m. 

HK C2 Jul 18 (Sat) Larch Mountain (Wahkeena) (W). Andy Thomas. Pre Hike to Summit. Come join us on this long trek!! We will hike up Wahkeena Falls and head over to the Larch Mtn Trail and on we go. Coming back, we will head down the Multnomah Falls trail to use restrooms, get an ice coffee or something, and head back to Wahkeena Parking lot via the connector trail.  16.2 miles 4960 ft. Dr. 48 Gateway 7:30 a.m. 

TT Jul 18 (Sat) Eagle Benson Trail Tending (W). Jeff Welter (503) 929-2134. This is Trip #4 of the Eagle Benson Trail revival project. Last year’s two trips removed 118 of the 260+ trees crossing the trail. The Eagle Benson Trail connects the Benson Plateau with the Eagle Creek trail at about 6 miles in from the trailhead(s). Hike up Eagle Creek 5.5 miles Friday evening and camp at Wy’East, then on Saturday hike 3 miles and 2500’; up to the work section. Hike back out to the trailhead Saturday evening. We’ll use crosscut saws to clear logs, and loppers to clear brush along the trail. Plenty of ambition and a desire for a long day’s workout needed. Call/email ((JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)) leader for additional information. 12 miles 2500 ft. Dr. 84 TH MMC 5:30 p.m. 

HK A2.3 Jul 19 (Sun) Barlow Butte and Beyond (W). Judith Zineski.  After an initial descent on the historic Barlow Road, get all the elevation over at once in a steep, short section, (descent will be hard on anyone with knee problems). Hopefully wildflowers at the rock garden, lovely views, lunch at the memorial plaque 5 miles 1500 ft. Dr. 100 TH Gateway 8 a.m. 

HK B2 Jul 19 (Sun) Tom-Dick Mountain (W). Sherry Bourdin. Here’s a chance to explore this trail without the snow. Promise beautiful views and no need for snowshoes. 7.2 miles 1715 ft. Dr. 94 Gateway 8 a.m. 

HK C1.5 Jul 19 (Sun) Observation Peak via Howe Ridge (W). Ursula Edlund. Nicely-graded hike through old growth forests in the Trapper Creek Wilderness to summit with views of five glaciated peaks. Don’t make plans for the theater; this will be a full day of hiking through the forest cathedral. 13.3 miles 3200 ft. Dr. 116 TH Gateway 8 a.m. 

SR A1, A2, A3 Jul 21 (Tue) Portland Street Rambles. Leaders to be announced. See July 2nd for details

SR A2 Jul 22 (Wed) Mt. Tabor Stairway Stomp.  Join Meg Linza, for a ramble up to Mt. Tabor Park to the staircase near Salmon Way. From the MMC, we walk up towards the west side of the Mt. Tabor to the north end of the park. Here is where the fun begins…once we get to the stairs we will proceed to run, walk, or crawl up the 280 steps with 3 repetitions (or more if you so desire). After we finish the third stair climb we will return to the MMC. This will be great training for climbing this Summer. Pack on the weight and here we go! MMC 6 p.m.

HK B2 Jul 22 (Wed) Wahkeena Falls to Angel. Ursula Edlund. Come along on this classic Gorge hike. We go up Wahkeena Creek, pass Fairy Falls and Wahkeena Springs and have lunch at Angel’s Rest. Hope we have the breathtaking views. 8.5 miles 1900 ft. Dr. 45 L & C near toilets 8:30 a.m. 

SR A2 Jul 23 (Thu) Southwest Side Street Picnic Ramble!   Join Jane Roberts. on this annual picnic ramble. We will carpool to Portland Heights near Stroheckiers Thriftway on SW Patton Rd and walk from there to the Rose Garden where we will meet up with the groups from REI. Bring something to eat whether it be potluck or just for yourself, some flatware, a plate or bowl and water to drink. Keep it simple, something you can carry in your backpack. We will go 5 to 6 in about 2 hours with about a 30 to 45 minute break for the picnic. We will start at 6 PM and will be done as close to 8 PM as possible. Meet inside the Southwest Community Center 6820 SW 45th Avenue (corner of 45th and Vermont). Please park on streets or in the lot across from the community center. Must park on streets or in the lot across from the Community Center. 

SR A1, A2, A3 Jul 23 (Thu) Portland Street Rambles - Picnic.  Leaders to be announced. See July 2nd for details

HK A2.3 Jul 25 (Sat) Barlow Pass to Timberline on PCT (W). Judith Zineski. Ascend on a well graded trail to nice views of Mt Hood 7.4 miles 1100 ft. Dr. 100 TH Gateway 8 a.m. 

HK B2 Jul 25 (Sat) Timothy Lake Loop. Robert Smith. Starting at Little Crater Lake, we will circumnavigate Timothy Lake, one of the most popular recreational sites in Oregon. Spectacular views of the lake and Mt. Hood abound. Bring your cameras. 11.2 miles 400 ft. Dr. 148 Gateway 8 a.m. 

HK C2 Jul 25 (Sat) Cool Devil Climb (W). Rick Amodeo (503) 804-9397. Pre Hike to Summit. We’ll climb the beautiful rhody-intense Cool Creek Trail to the Devil’s Peak Lookout for lunch. If you like, spend the night, along with the leader, at the Mazama Lodge and go for a hike up Gnarl Ridge on Sunday. Note that this area is now a wilderness, so group is limited to 12. Please call leader for details. 7.6 miles 3200 ft. Dr. 90 TH Gateway 8 a.m. 

HK A2.3 Jul 26 (Sun) Soda Peaks Lake (W). Judith Zineski. Hike steeply to views of Mt Adams and Mt St Helens, descend ruefully (you’ll have to climb up again after lunch!), to a pretty lake.  Bring poles. Green Trails map #396 Lookout Mtn. Leader pace closer to 2.3. 4.4 miles 1200 ft. Dr. 135 TH Gateway 8 a.m. 

HK B2 Jul 26 (Sun) Cairn Basin (Top Spur) (W). Greg Justice. Hike through forests and wildflower meadows on the north side of Mt. Hood with some nice mountain views. 8.5 miles 1700 ft. Dr. 100 TH Gateway 8 a.m. 

HK C2 Jul 26 (Sun) Gnarl Ridge Wonders (W). Rick Amodeo (503) 804-9397.  Pre Hike to Summit. We’ll leave the Mazama Lodge for this interesting hike along a rocky ridge up the east side of Mt. Hood, with a stop in Elk Meadows on the way. Bring water shoes or your best balance for a trip across the creek. Combine with yesterday’s hike up the Cool Creek Trail, or come just for the day. Come early for breakfast at the lodge! Note that this area is now a wilderness, so group is limited to 12. Please call leader for details. 10 miles 2800 ft. Dr. 25 TH Mazama Lodge 8:30 a.m. 

SR A1, A2, A3 Jul 28 (Tue) Portland Street Rambles. Leaders to be announced. See July 2nd for details

SR A2 Jul 29 (Wed) Mt. Tabor Stairway Stomp. Join Meg Linza, for a ramble up to Mt. Tabor Park to the staircase near Salmon Way. From the MMC, we walk up towards the west side of the Mt. Tabor to the north end of the park. Here is where the fun begins…once we get to the stairs we will proceed to run, walk, or crawl up the 280 steps with 3 repetitions (or more if you so desire). After we finish the third stair climb we will return to the MMC. This will be great training for climbing this Summer. Pack on the weight and here we go! MMC 6 p.m.

HK C2 Jul 29 (Wed) Nesmith Point (W). Lisa Burton Pabst. Pre Hike to Summit. Undoubtedly the best workout hike in the Gorge - rain or shine, snow or wind, winter or summer. A sheltered trail with variety in each section and the added treat of few travelers. Come enjoy! 9.8 miles 3810 ft. Dr. 60 MMC 8 a.m. 

SR A1, A2, A3 Jul 30 (Thu) Portland Street Rambles.  Leaders to be announced. See July 2nd for details

TT Jul 30 (Thu) Mazama Trail Annual Maintenance (July 30-Aug 2nd) (W). Ray Sheldon (360) 574-0221. Come for one or more days July 30th through August 2nd. There is a wide range of projects that will be available for all ages and activity levels. Tools will be supplied. Leader will be car camping at the trailhead. Some tent sites without water are available. Portable Toilet at the TH. Bring work boots and gloves. No Portland area meeting place. Directions: from Zig Zag on Hwy 26 take the Lolo Pass/Lost Lake FS Rd 18 for 10 miles. Turn right on gravel road 18 for 5 miles. When gravel meets pavement again, turn right on FS Rd 1811 and travel 3 miles to TH. For more information, contact the leader by phone or (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). miles ft. Dr. 100  

HK A2 Aug 01 (Sat) Forest and Washington Park. Kibbey Rock (360) 606-5802. We will hike up to the Rose Garden, the Arboretum and Pittock. Return thru the neighborhoods and be back before lunchtime. Call leader for exact meeting place. 6 miles 931 ft. Dr. 0 Chapman School corner of NW25th & Pettygrove 8 a.m. 

HK C2 Aug 01 (Sat) Trapper Creek Loop (Observation Peak) (W). Nancy Goering (503) 246-9643. Pre Hike to Summit. Wilderness Limit of 12 Call or email leader to assure your spot. (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  This is a gorgeous loop on trails maintained by the Mazamas. We’ll pass by Trapper Creek Falls and top out at Observation Peak for a 4 (or 5) volcano view. With luck there will be huckleberries to snack on. 13.3 miles 3200 ft. Dr. 116 TH Gateway 8 a.m. 

HK A1.5 Aug 02 (Sun) Barlow Pass to Wapinitia Pass (W). Billie Goodwin. How would you like to have fun going down hill? Then this hike is for you. This is a great hike on the woods with views. This is a car shuttle. If you’d rather go up hill I maybe able to work out a key exchange with the help of another leader.  6 miles -900ft. Dr. 116. TH Pass Gateway 8 a.m.

HK B2 Aug 02 (Sun) Burnt Lake / East Zig Zag Mnt (W). Robert Smith (503) 753-3822. Join me on my favorite hike in the Mount Hood area! The payoff on this hike (in addition to the scenery on the way up and back) is the opportunity to swim in Burnt Lake. The group will be limited to the first 11 people who contact me as this is in the Wilderness. Bring your suits and cameras 9.6 miles 2370 ft. Dr. 96 TH Gateway 8 a.m. 

HK C2 Aug 02 (Sun) Ruckel Ridge to Eagle Benson to Eagle Creek (W). Jeff Welter (503) 929-2134. Join in this celebratory hike upon the planned completion of the Eagle Benson Trail Revival project. The first section up Ruckel Ridge offers some great views of the Eagle Creek drainage and the Columbia River. After five Mazama trail tending trips the Eagle Benson trail is now free of the tangle of trees and overgrowth and offers great views of the Eagle Creek drainage. Hiking along Eagle Creek is always a treat. Hike speed on the flat and downhill will be about 2.5~3 mph. 15 miles 4000 ft. Dr. 90 TH Gateway 7 a.m. 

SR A1, A2, A3 Aug 04 (Tue) Portland Street Rambles. Dave Braem, Dean Lee, Tom Guyot, Ken Searl, Marty Hanson, Bob Smith, Dean Kokko, Terry Sherbeck, Sean Smith and/or others. Contact Mazamas office (503) 227-2345. Groups hike the streets and parks of NW Portland. Groups larger than 20 will be split. Total time two hours. Leave from REI-PDX at 6 p.m.

SR A2 Aug 06 (Thu) Southwest Side Street Rambles. Walk up and down the hills of Southwest Portland. Join Jane Roberts as we go at a slightly more than moderate pace. We will explore some different parts of Portland. Following trails as much as possible, we will go 6 to 7 miles in approximately 2 hours with 500 to 1000 feet of elevation, depending on the enthusiasm of the group. Destinations vary: Council Crest, the Willamette River, through Woods and Maricara Park, the OHSU tram, or along the Fanno Creek trail in Beaverton. We will start at 6 PM and will be done as close to 8 PM as possible given all the route options available to us. Meet inside the Southwest Community Center - 6820 SW 45th Avenue (corner of 45th and Vermont). Must park on streets (not in the Community Center lot!). 

SR A1, A2, A3 Aug 06 (Thu) Portland Street Rambles.  Leaders to be announced. See Aug 4th for details. 

BP Aug 07 (Fri) Steens Mountain. Backpack - Aug 7-10 (W). [ALTERNATES ONLY]Skip Smith (541) 598-7404. Come and enjoy the Steens on this backpack via the Desert Trail. This is a challenging off-trail backpack for hikers who love C level hikes. We start on the Alvord Desert side and go up 5600ft in 1 ½ days. Once at 9500’el. we will explore the cirques of 6 glaciated canyons. We’ll camp at Little Wildhorse Lake and Russell’s Viewpoint. Highlights: spectacular views, water a plenty, wildflowers galore & the rewards of a challenge. Plus perhaps pronghorn, mule deer, or Kiger Mustang. In past years, when we got an early start at Frog Springs, heat was not a problem.  Contact Leader for more details and to sign-up via phone or email: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)