Hike Schedule

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.

Contact Trail Trips Committee Facilitator, Kate Evans, at (503) 635-6540 or (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with any questions.

TIPS of the MONTH

Poison Oak: Because of all our rain, the Poison Oak is huge and prolific this year. Beware! Leaves of three, leave it be. Also, if you see some, please warn the rest of the party, especially hikers who do not know how to recognize it.

Ticks: Also, watch out for ticks, especially on the Elk-King Traverse and the top of Hamilton. Always be sure to do a tick check when you return from hiking.

AYM is also hiking.  Adventurous Young Mazamas (AYM) leads hikes too and everyone is welcome.  Check out:  http://www.mazamas.org/your/adventure/starts-here/C74.

Fall is a great, energizing time to hike but weather can change on very short notice.  Remember to bring a stout windbreaker, especially at higher altitudes.

Always remember to pay and thank your carpool driver.  While you may nap on the way home from a hike, they must remain alert to get you home safely. 

Portland Street Rambles

We are no longer putting street rambles intermixed in with the hike schedule. Instead, ramble information is in this space. Rambles are held every Tues, Wednesday and Thursday evening. Descriptions are below. Sometimes there are special rambles that don’t conform to this schedule or meet at a different place. In that case, they will be listed separately in this space.

Tuesday and Thursday Rambles from REI-Pearl
Various leaders will lead walks every Tuesday and Thursday starting at REI in the Pearl. Rambles start promptly at 6pm. Multiple groups will be lead at different paces.  Bring a headlamp. 
4-8 miles 500-1500ft REI-Pearl NW 14th & Johnson 6 p.m.

Wednesday Rambles from MMC
First and Third Wednesday Mt. Tabor Staircase Stomp
Meg Linza (503) 502-8782 (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Join Meg Linza for a fast-paced ramble up to Mt. Tabor Park to the staircase near Salmon Way. From the MMC, we walk toward the west side of 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 three repetitions. After we finish the third stair climb we will return back to the MMC. This will be great training for climbing. Please bring layers for the cool, wet evenings.
5 miles 500 ft. Mazama Mountaineering Ctr - 43rd & Stark SE 6 p.m.

Second, Fourth (and Fifth) Wednesday Street Ramble from Mazama Mountaineering Center
Terry Lawson (971) 998-5810 (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Join Terry Lawson, and explore the Southeast neighborhoods near the MMC. We’ll go at a slightly more than moderate pace and cover about six miles
6 miles 500 ft. Mazama Mountaineering Ctr - 43rd & Stark SE 6 p.m.

Upcoming Hikes

TT Jul 30 - Aug. 1 (Fri-Sun) Mazama Trail Annual Maintenance.  Ray Sheldon at (360) 574-0221 or e-mail at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) Come for any one day or more. 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 trail head. Some tent sites are available. There is no water at the camp. There will be a portable toilet at the TH. You will need work boots, and gloves. There will be no Portland area meeting place. Directions: From Zig Zag on Hwy 26, turn on the paved Lolo Pass/Lost Lake USFS Road #18 for 10 miles. Then turn right on the gravel USFS Road #18 for 5 miles. When the gravel meets the pavement again, turn right on USFS #1811 and travel 3 miles to TH. For more information, contact leader. Dr. 100.

HK B1.5 Aug 01 (Sun) Gnarl Ridge/Elk Meadows Loop (W). Richard Getgen (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).  Loop hike on east side of Mt. Hood. Wildflowers and mountain views. Will cross Newton Creek twice. Wilderness hike limited to 12 participants. Contact leader at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on Friday 7/23 if interested in preserving a spot. 10.2 miles 2400 ft. Dr. 126 TH Gateway 8 a.m. 

CC Aug 02 (Mon) Newberry Volcanic Monument Car Camp. August 2nd to 4th - NEWBERRY NATIONAL VOLCANIC MONUMENT CARCAMP. Leaders: Mary Stadler & Skip Smith. Located 3-4 hours from Portland at the NW boundary of the Great Basin lays perhaps the largest shield volcano in the lower 48. It goes north to form the Smith Rock State Park parking area. It changed the course of the Deschutes River. It has a rich history of permanent inhabitants until Mt. Mazama erupted. The caldera comprises 17 square miles of the 500 sq. mi. volcano. The caldera contains two lakes well known to fishermen. Not so well known are the hiking, mountain biking & kayaking/canoeing opportunities. Mazamas activities will be limited to 3 days of hiking, but other activities are there for those who chose to partake on your own. Hikes can be A, B, and C hikes depending on the desires of the participants. Several different hikes can be done each day. We have reserved a group camp site. The site is new with pit toilets, fire pits, picnic tables, water facet, shade, and is on Paulina Lake. There is a suitable area to put in kayaks or canoes. The lakes and camp are at 6100’ el. The hikes will be in pine forests with incredible views of the Cascades, lakes and Big Obsidian Flow. Contact Mary at 541-548-1565, (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or Skip Smith at 541-598-7404, (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for information. Both leaders will be on vacations, but at different times; therefore, if you cannot contact one, try the other. Cost is $35.00 for members & $50.00 for non-members. This includes the hikes & group camp fees. We have put our monies down & reserved the group camp from late afternoon on Aug. 1 to early afternoon on Aug. 5. 

HK B1.5 Aug 04 (Wed) Burnt Lake / East Zig Zag Mt (W). Robert Smith (503) 753-3822.  Wilderness Area; 12-person limit. Join me on the long version of my favorite hike in the Mt. Hood area. East Zigzag Lookout Lake is our turn-around point and it should be plenty warm for swimming in the lake on the way down! Bring your cameras. The hike is in the Wilderness Area; 12-person limit. so the group is limited to the first 11. Contact me to secure a spot and not be disappointed. 9.6 miles 2370 ft. Dr. 96 TH Gateway 9 a.m. 

HK A1.5 Aug 07 (Sat) Silver Falls State Park Loop. Suzi Rubino (503) 232-4238 .  Lovely waterfall hike. Meeting on west side. 7.8 miles 700 ft. Dr. 100 StatePark - Tualatin (Durham) P & R 8 a.m.

HK B1.5 Aug 07 (Sat) Triple Falls & Oneonta Gorge. Kelly Marlin (503) 665-6778.  This beautiful Gorge loop passes behind Pony Tail Falls en route to remarkable Triple Falls. From there, we will continue up to our lunch camp. When we get back down to the cars, those who are willing will leave their packs for a short, boot or sandal soaking romp up the Oneonta Gorge slot-canyon to hidden, Oneonta Falls and a possible swim. 7.7 miles 1,730 ft. Dr. 40 L & C - near toilets 9 a.m. 

HK B2 Aug 07 (Sat) Salmon Butte (W). Dean Lee (503) 698-5205.  Wilderness Area; 12-person limit. Great views of the mountains from this former lockout site near Zigzag. A well-graded trail. Group is limited to 12 people. 8.8 Miles miles 2840ft. ft. Dr. Dr.90 TH Gateway P&R 8 a.m

HK C2 Aug 07 (Sat) Yocum Ridge (W) Sheri Alice Smith (503) 807-9373.  Wilderness Area; 12-person limit. Come and enjoy the journey that happens beyond popular Ramona falls. Yocum ridge offers dramatic views from the western spur of Mt. Hood. Gorgeous sloping alpine meadows, stunning views of Sandy River Canyon below, and the craggy ice sheets of Reid Glacier above. Come prepared for a long and fun day. 17.4 miles 3800 ft. Dr. 92 TH Gateway 7 a.m. 

HK A2 Aug 08 (Sun) Forest Park Avenue of the Trees. Terry Lawson (971) 998-5810.  This Forest Park hike starts with a long, rolling descent along Firelane 7, lined by overarching trees that lend a cathedral-like atmosphere. Each season the visual drama is modified by different lighting and canopy effects.  6.04 miles 630 feet ft. Dr. 25 MMC (or Springville Rd. for those on the West Side; call for details) 9:30 a.m.

HK B2 Aug 08 (Sun) Indian Point Loop (W). Kurt Hiland (503) 679-5053.  Wilderness Area - Group Size Limited to 12 - We start at Herman Creek trailhead then go up the Nick Eaton Ridge trail to a unique viewpoint. Indian Point is a precipitous outcropping with great Gorge views. Then it’s down the Gorton Creek trail through some lovely old growth. 8 miles 2900 ft. Dr. 78 Gateway 8 a.m.  


HK C2 Aug 08 (Sun) Rock of Ages to Wauneka (W). Jeff Welter (503) 896-6017. Wilderness Area - Group Size Limited to 12 - Hike up the Rock of Ages trail to Nesmith Point, then on over to Wauneka Point, then back down the Nesmith Point trail. We’ll stop to view the Arch on the way up, the viewpoints across the plateau and the Indian pits at Wauneka point. This is a strenuous hike, the Rock of Ages is a steep uphill and the total hike distance requires that we keep moving. Contact me with any questions. Car shuttle required. 19 miles 5000’ total ft. Dr. 65 TH Call Leader for carpool location 7 a.m.  


HK B2.5 Aug 11 (Wed) Devils Rest from Wahkeena. Kate Evans (503) 635-6540.  We’ll be going up Wahkeena with a brief stop at the Springs. With consensus, we may add a few miles with the Cummings variation. 7.4 miles 2400 ft. Dr. 46 MMC 8 a.m.

HK A2 Aug 14 (Sat) Burnt Bridge & Cougar/Salmon Creek. Jim Selby (828) 508-5094.  Both trails in Vancouver, newly reconstructed Burnt Bridge trail from Vancouver Lake to Leverich Park and return, then to Salmon Creek via the Cougar Creek trail and return; three miles on each trail, one with many birds and the other with views of Mt. Hood reflecting in Salmon Creek. Paved trails, light footwear is fine.  6 miles 150 ft. Dr. 36 Gateway 9 a.m.  


HK B2.5 Aug 14 (Sat) Hamilton Mountain Loop. Kate Evans (503) 635-6540.  We’ll have fantastic Gorge views on this lovely loop trail. 7.6 miles 2100 ft. Dr. 88 Gateway 8 a.m.  


HK C2.5 Aug 14 (Sat) Casey Creek, Nick Eaton Ridge, Indian Point W. Kurt Hiland (503) 679-5053.  Wilderness Area Group Size Limited to 12 This gorge conditioning hike has a variety of terrain, from gentle to steep to hopping over blow-down. Nice views from Indian Point. 14 miles 4000 ft. Dr. 94 TH Gateway 7 a.m. 

HK A2 Aug 15 (Sun) Ramona Falls loop (W). Terry Lawson (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).  Wilderness Area - Group Size Limited to 12 - The hike starts along the Sandy River for a little over a mile before a gentle climb through woods along Ramona Creek to a beautiful 120 foot falls over a cliff of columnar basalt, where we will have lunch before returning along the Sandy River. E-mail (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if you want to reserve a spot in the hike, which is limited to 12 people. 7.3 miles 810 ft. Dr. 92 TH Gateway 8:30 a.m.  


HK B1.5 Aug 15 (Sun) Paradise Park (W). Richard Getgen (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  Change from previously-scheduled Salmon Butte.  Hike out and back from Timberline Lodge on the Timberline Trail to this wildflower-rich meadow with incredible mountain views.  Stream crossings of Zig Zag River.  10.1> 2100^ Dr-112

HK C2.5 Aug 15 (Sun) Mt. Defiance (W). Kate Evans (503) 635-6540.  Wilderness Area - Group Size Limited to 12 - We’ll go up Starvation Ridge. Bring lots of water and beware of the poison oak. 11.9 miles 4800 ft. Dr. 98 Gateway 7:30 a.m.  


HK B2 Aug 18 (Wed) Hamilton Mountain. Jim Selby (828) 508-5094.  Hamilton is a good workout anytime with spectacular views in the dry season. Prepare for insects and tall grasses this time of year, but the views make it worthwhile, not to mention berries along the way. We will set a steady but not fast pace, back at MMC by 3 p.m. 7.6 miles 2100 ft. Dr. 88 MMC 8:30 a.m.  


BP Aug 20 (Fri) Mt. Adams to Mt. St. Helens Backpack - August 20-25th. Roger Anderson (360) 450-9199.  Join us for a mountain-to-mountain backpack from Friday to Wed. This backpack is done jointly by the Trails Club of Oregon and the Mazamas. We start at Cold Spring Camp on the south side of Mt Adams and wind our way over to Windy Ridge on Mt St. Helens. We’ll go about 10-15 miles per day with time to enjoy the scenery. We are still exploring and finalizing options for transportation, campsites and water availability. Dog-friendly, but must inform leaders ahead of time. Leaders: Roger and Karen Yanhs Anderson. Contact leader(s) for more details and to register at: (360) 450-9199 or (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

HK A2 Aug 21 (Sat) Ramona Falls + (W). Greg Justice (503) 720-4053. Wilderness Area - Group Size Limited to 12 - We’ll hike to Ramona Falls and keep going towards Yocum Ridge as long as the group wants to. I can’t think of anywhere I’d rather be on a warm summer day. 6.8+ miles 700+ ft. Dr. 92 TH Gateway Park & Ride 8 a.m.

HK B2 Aug 21 (Sat) Coldwater Peak. David Fickett (360) 314-2102. EXPLORATORY: The hike leader has been to the trailhead of the Boundary Trail and has hiked the first 2 miles. It is a 90 minute drive to the TH at 4200’ that begins at the parking lot at the Johnston Ridge Observatory situated on the west side of Mt. St. Helens. Plan on returning around 6 PM. EACH PERSON should bring a NW Forest Pass, or be willing to pay the $8/individual, trail and parking fee. This trail offers a wide variety of plant life, and is totally exposed to the sun. Bring jackets for the outside chance of cold, cloudy, breezy, or wet weather at these altitudes - even in August. There certainly will be time for pictures and to enjoy the scenery. The summit of Coldwater Peak at 5727’ offers fantastic views. Questions? 360-314-2102 - (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  12.5 miles 2100 ft. Dr. 170 Salmon Creek Park & Ride 8 a.m.


HK B2 Aug 21 (Sat) Devils Rest (via Angels Rest). Andy Thomas (503) 408-1994.  come for an enjoyable hike up to scenic Angels Rest and then on to Devil’s Rest. Pace will be comfortable and if hot, the shady trees will be refreshing. Come join us! 8.4 miles 2600 ft. Dr. 42 Gateway 8 a.m. 

HK C2 Aug 21 (Sat) Rudolph Spur-Ruckel Creek Loop (W). John Creager (503) 653-5915.  Wilderness Area - Group Size Limited to 12 - Steep trek to Benson Plateau. Expect to see old growth, interesting rock outcroppings, mossy-covered talus slopes. Most elevation gain is in 2.1 miles. 12.5 miles 3300 ft ft. Dr. 78 Gateway 7:30 a.m.  


TT Aug 21 (Sat) Trail Tending - Tanner Butte Trail (W). Jeff Welter (503) 896-6017.  Wilderness Area - Group Size Limited to 12 - Join in Trip #4 of the Tanner Butte trail maintenance project. This project’s goal is to make clear the Tanner Butte trail from Dublin Lake to Eagle Creek. This overnight trip combines hiking, light overnight camping and trail tending. Friday evening we drive to the trailhead, hike in the Eagle Creek Trail to 7.5 mile camp and camp for the night. Saturday we hike about 4 miles uptrail, work until about 3:00 PM, then hike out and drive back to town. The hike in and camp setup will be partially after dark; the return time back to Portland will be late. Work includes crosscut sawing and lopping overhanging limbs. Prerequisites are boots, gloves, optimistic attitude and a volunteer’s ambition. This is a great chance to hone your bivy skills in preparation for multiday climbing. Call or email leader for details, (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). 15 miles 4000’ ft. Dr. 75 TH Gateway 5:30 p.m.

HK A2 Aug 22 (Sun) City Hike from NW to Hoyt Arboretum & Pittock. Kibbey Rock (360) 606-5802.  Leave from Chapman School in NW. Hike up to the Rose Garden and Hoyt Arboretum. Hike down and cross Burnside then up to the Pittock. Return thru the neighborhoods to cars. Possible stop at St. Honore Bakery. Bring water & snacks. 6 miles 930 ft. Dr. 0 Chapman School SE corner - NW 25th & Pettygrove 8:30 a.m.  


HK C2 Aug 22 (Sun) West Zig Zag Mountain (W). Mitch Auerbach (503) 281-4809. Wilderness Area - Group Size Limited to 12 - This hike goes up the west side of Zigzag ridge, with views from the top at the site of an old fire lookout and lots of wild flowers all around, plus vistas of Mount Hood, and the Zigzag valley below. Let’s stop at the Zig Zag Inn for its famous Marion berry pie after the hike. 11 miles 3100 ft. Dr. 76 TH Gateway 8:30 a.m.  


HK B1.5 Aug 25 (Wed) East Crater (W). Kent Meyer (360) 574-0784. Canceled See Kelly Marlin’s hike below

HK A1.5 Aug 25 (Wed) Indian Heaven Exploratory Hike (W).  Kelly Marlin (503) 665 6778.  Wilderness Area - Group Size Limited to 12.  Fall-colored grasses and a possible swim beckon late-summer hikers to this special area.  Please call leader for details and to sign up.  9.2 miles 900 ft.  Dr 130 


HK B2 Aug 28 (Sat) Salmon Butte (W). Ursula Edlund (503) 235-8059.  Wilderness Area - Group Size Limited to 12 - Great views of the mountains from this former lockout site near Zigzag. A well-graded trail. Group is limited to 12 people. 8.8 miles 2840ft ft. Dr. 90 TH Gateway 8 a.m. 


HK C2 Aug 28 (Sat) Cooper Spur (Cloud Cap to Tie-In) (W). Ankush Varma (301) 520-5258.  Wilderness Area - Group Size Limited to 12 - Let’s get up above the timberline on this nice summer day to drink in the views and get some physical conditioning on the way. We’ll start from Cloud Cap and head up Cooper Spur until Tie-in Rock. On the way, we’ll pass forests, which will give way to alpine bushes, and then we’ll emerge above the timberline with (hopefully) miles of views all around, especially of Mt. Hood. This is a steep and moderately long hike in open terrain. Please bring food, plenty of water, a wind-jacket (there can be very cold winds blowing off Elliott Glacier) and a hat. Email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to sign up. 8.8 miles 3100 ft. Dr. 166 TH Gateway 7 a.m.

HK C2.5 Aug 28 (Sat) Paradise Park (Paradise Park Tr – PCT) (W). Gary Bishop (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).  Wilderness Area - Group Size Limited to 12 - We will head up from near Hwy 26 to the open meadows of Paradise Park and it’s loop trail. After enjoying the vista’s and wildflowers, we will return via the PCT and then descend back down the Paradise Park Trail. (Sign up at the Gaetway TC only.) 14.4 miles 3000 ft. Dr. 94 TH Gateway 9 a.m.  


HK A1.5 Aug 29 (Sun) Barlow Pass to Frog Lake Parking lot (W). Billie Goodwin (503) 254-6121. Wilderness Area - Group Size Limited to 12 - This will be a car shuttle unless you would like to led a group going the opposite direction and we make it a key exchange. call me if your willing to led the other group. This trail is a continuation of the PCT hiked last month. Good vistas of the area. Lunch along the way. 6 miles 1000 ft. Dr. 60 TH Gateway 8 a.m.  


HK B1.5 Aug 29 (Sun) Cairn Basin (Top Spur) (W). Richard Getgen (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).  Wilderness Area - Group Size Limited to 12 - Easy-paced hike with multiple mountain views, passing thru wildflower meadows on Mt. Hood’s north side. Due to construction, may start at Lolo Pass and have alternate destination. Contact leader on/after Fri. Aug 27th to reserve place on wilderness hike. 7.9 miles 1700 ft. Dr. 100 TH Gateway 8 a.m.  


HK C1.5 Aug 29 (Sun) Siouxon Peak. Nancy Goering (503) 246-9643.  Be prepared for a long day out. Bring shoes to wade in and trekking poles.  Are you ready for adventure? This loop takes us along beautiful Siouxon Creek with its rapids and waterfalls, then up to Siouxon Peak where we have awesome volcano views. We will wade across Siouxon Creek twice; the water could be up to thigh deep. Bring poles and shoes to wade in. The pace will be slightly less than moderate, but steady. This is a long hike so bring enough food and water for all day. 16.6 miles 3800’ ft. Dr. 80 TH Salmon Creek Park & RIde 7:30 a.m. 


HK B2 Sep 01 (Wed) Eagle Creek (Cross-Over Falls) (W). Robert Smith (503) 753-3822.  Wilderness Area - Group Size Limited to 12 - Take the opportunity to do the one of the Gorge’s most popular trails on a weekday with a lot less people. We will go a little above Tunnel Falls. Bring your cameras and hiking poles if you have them. Will take the first 11 that sign up with the leader. 12.6 miles 1080 ft. Dr. 74 TH L & C - near toilets 9 a.m.  


HK A2 Sep 04 (Sat) Round Lake & Lacamas Lake. Jim Selby (828) 508-5094.  We start with Round Lake from the lesser-known Southeast entrance, visit three waterfalls along the way, 4.5 mile loop. Then we go to Lacamas Lake for an in and out 3 mile hike, seeing the best part of the trail and some great views of Mt. Hood reflecting on the lake. Back to Gateway by 2 p.m. 7.5 miles 400 ft. Dr. 38 Gateway 9 a.m.  


HK B2 Sep 04 (Sat) Cairn Basin (W). Greg Justice (503) 720-4053.  Wilderness Area - Group Size Limited to 12 - It sure is pretty up there. 8.5 miles 1700 ft. Dr. 100 TH Gateway Park & Ride 8 a.m.  


HK A2 Sep 05 (Sun) Washington & Forest Park Hike. Kibbey Rock (360) 606-5802.  Hike up to the Rose Garden, Hoyt Arboretum & Pittock. Return thru the neighborhoods. We may stop at St. Honore Bakery for croissants after. Bring water and snack.  6 miles 930 ft. Dr. 0 NW 25th & Pettygrove, Chapman School 8:30 a.m. 

HK B2 Sep 05 (Sun) McNeil Point W. Ursula Edlund (503) 235-8059  Wilderness Area -limit 12 Enjoy wildflowers and spectacular views of Mt. Hood. We go around Bald Mountain and up the climbers trail to McNeil Point, if the group is up to it or go the normal route. Lunch at the shelter. 9 miles 2900ft ft. Dr. 100 TH Gateway 8 a.m. 

HK C2 Sep 05 (Sun) Barrett Spur (Vista Trail) (W). Kurt Hiland (503) 679-5053.  Wilderness Area - Group Size Limited to 12 - This hike goes up the Vista Ridge trail on the North side of Mount Hood. It then climbs up Barrett Spur on a sometimes scrambley and exposed route near the Coe and Ladd glaciers. Expect lingering snowfields - trekking poles recommended. Contact leader to reserve spot.  9 miles 3435 ft. Dr. 140 TH Gateway 7 a.m.

HK B2 Sep 08 (Wed) Coldwater Mountain. Cathy Oswald (503) 524-9345.  This hike follows Johnston Ridge starting at the Visitor Center giving great views of Mt St Helen’s to the South. The trail passes through a unique hole or arch. Also included, a metal bridge crossing. Google this hike for great pictures and a trip report at PortlandHikers.org. 12 miles 2100 ft. Dr. 220 MMC 8 a.m. 

HK C2 Sep 11 (Sat) Trapper Creek Loop (Observation Peak). Sheri Alice Smith (503) 807-9373.  A wonderful loop hike, all the way around! Come join me on this beautiful hike up the Observation Peak Trail. Absolutely stunning views from the summit. Lovely hike down the Trapper Creek Trail, where we’ll criss- cross the creek several times by log, rock and indigenous bridge. Short side trip to walk among the giants on the Riverside Trail. 13.3 miles 3200 ft. Dr. 116 TH Gateway 8 a.m. 

HK B2 Sep 12 (Sun) Indian Heaven (Placid-Bear Lakes) W. Richard Getgen (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Wilderness Area - limit 12 Lakes, meadows and huckleberries. Wilderness loop in the NW corner of Indian Heaven. Contact leader on/after Fri. Sep 10th to reserve place. 11 miles 1500 ft. Dr. 148 TH Gateway 8 a.m. 

HK B2.5 Sep 15 (Wed) Lake Oswego Circumnavigation. Kate Evans (503) 635-6540.  We will circumnavigate Lake Oswego on pavement (unfortunately). 7.2 miles 115’ ft. Dr. 0 Lake Oswego Art Center at State and Middlecrest 8 a.m. 

HK A1.5 Sep 18 (Sat) Gillette. Billie Goodwin (503) 254-6121.  Nice trail to a small lake we should see the start of fall colors. on Washington side of the river looking towards the Oregon Mountains. 6 miles 500’ ft. Dr. 80 Gateway 9 a.m. 

HK B1.5 Sep 18 (Sat) Gunsight Butte. Kelly Marlin (503) 665-6778.  Enjoy this well-graded trail which passes Gumjuac Saddle as it ascends to spectacular (weather-permitting) views of Mt Hood’s east side. 8.0 miles 2,415’ ft. Dr. 104 Gresham Village Shopping Center 8 a.m. 

HK B2 Sep 18 (Sat) Tom-Dick Mt.. Greg Justice (503) 720-4053.  A good way to warm up on a crisp fall day. 7.2 miles 1715 ft. Dr. 94 TH Gateway Park & Ride 8 a.m. 

HK C1.5 Sep 18 (Sat) Elk-Kings Traverse (condensed version). Rick Amodeo (503) 804-9397.  A unique and challenging hike in the Tillamook State Forest of the Coast Range of Oregon. We’ll do a car shuttle so we can start at the Elk Mountain TH and end at the Kings Mountain TH. Double summits mean double lunches! We’ll quasi-scramble climb Elk, mosey along on the traverse, grunt up Kings and then shuffle down to the car. Forecast is for a perfect day! 7.5 miles 3800(gross) ft. Dr. 70 TH Target at NW 185th. West end of lot. 8 a.m. 

TT Sep 18 (Sat) Trapper Creek Trail Tending W. Hugh Woltzen (503) 227-2147  Wilderness Area-limit 12 Come out to help maintain this primitive trail in a beautiful wilderness area. We will mainly be concentrating on clearing brush from the trail. Heavy boots and work gloves required. Tools will be provided. Please contact leader at 503-227-2147. 7 miles 2000 ft. Dr. 110 TH Gateway 8 a.m. 

HK A2 Sep 19 (Sun) Wind Mountain plus Beacon Rock. Mitch Auerbach (503) 281-4809.  Two peaks for the price of one! First we’ll warm up by going up Beacon Rock. Then we’ll drive the short distance over to Wind Mountain, which is 1/2 of nearby Dog Mountain in height and difficulty. 2.7 + 1.5 miles 1100 + 600 ft. Dr. 94 TH Gateway 9 a.m. 

HK B1.5 Sep 19 (Sun) Badger Lake W. Richard Getgen (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  Wilderness Area-limit 12\~Hike from Hwy 35 over Gumjuac Saddle and down to Badger Creek, following it up to the large lake, then returning along ridgeline to Gumjuac. For preregistration, contact leader on/after Friday Sept. 17th via email. Due to Race for the Cure, we’re meeting at LC St Pk near the restrooms, 10.5 miles 2300 ft. Dr. 136 Lewis & Clark St Pk 8 a.m. 

HK C2 Sep 19 (Sun) Mt. Defiance Birthday Hike W. John McGilvra (503) 396-6163  Wilderness Area -limit 12 Known by some as the toughest hike in the Gorge. Up Starvation Trail, by Warren Lake to summit, down Mt. Defiance Trail. Steep trails, some Poison Oak. 12 miles 5,000 ft. Dr. 96 L & C - near toilets 8 a.m. 

HK B2 Sep 22 (Wed) Archer Mountain/Arrow Point. Sheri Alice Smith (503) 807-9373.  Come and bring you sense of adventure for the trail less traveled above the long forgotten High Valley. Washington side of the Columbia Gorge. Primitive trail through steep hanging meadows, grassy knolls towering cliffs, some exposure and difficult footing. Rare views. 9 miles miles 2400 ft. Dr. 66 MMC 8 a.m. 

HK B2.5 Sep 25 (Sat) Chinidere and Tomlike Mtns Loop W. Gary Bishop (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).  Wilderness Area -limit 12 A great loop hike with vistas from two mountains just north of Mt Hood plus a walk past pleasant Whatum Lake. The trail to Tomlike Mtn is unmaintained. (Sign up at Gateway TC only.) 8.3 miles 1800 ft. Dr. 160 TH Gateway 9 a.m. 

HK C2.5 Sep 25 (Sat) Cooper Spur to Gnarl Ridge Loop W. Kurt Hiland (503) 679-5053. (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) Wilderness Area-limit 12 \f1\fs22 Scenic conditioning hike on the east side of Mt. Hood. Hike through Cooper Spur area; take in spectacular views of the Eliot Glacier and the Hood River valley. Hike back down to Trail 600, then south over to Gnarl Ridge, then on through Elk Meadows to Hood River Meadows campground. Be prepared for a possibly tricky crossing of Newton Creek. Requires car shuttle. Plan on keeping a strong pace the entire route. About 8 hours total hike time. Total trip time is estimated at 12 hours; however this can vary so please plan accordingly. 10 essentials, especially a headlamp, are required. Please call me with any questions. 16 miles 5000 ft. Dr. 150 TH Gateway 7 a.m.\f0\fs20

HK B2 Sep 26 (Sun) Horsetail-Triple-Multnomah Falls W. Terry Lawson (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).  Wilderness Area -limit 12 This hike features many falls (Horsetail Falls, Triple Falls, and Multnomah Falls among others) as well as traversing the Oneonta Gorge and Franklin Ridge. Using a shuttle, we hike from Horsetails Falls to Triple Falls, continuing on the Oneonta Trail to Franklin Ridge and then down the Larch Mountain Trail to Multnomah Falls. E-mail (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to reserve a place on this hike. 10.1 miles 2800 ft. Dr. 60 Gateway 8 a.m. 

HK C2.5 Sep 26 (Sun) Table Mt. Loop. Kate Evans (503) 635-6540.  We’ll go up Heartbreak and down the West Ridge on this classic Gorge conditioner. 10 miles 3650 ft. Dr. 84 Gateway 8 a.m. 

HK A1.5 Sep 29 (Wed) Sleeping Beauty. Kent Meyer (360) 574-0784.  We will do this steady steep hike at a slow pace to see an up close view of Mt. Adams. Might stop in Trout Lake for a huckleberry milkshake on the way home.  2.8 miles 1400 ft. Dr. 150 TH L&C near toilets 8 a.m. 

HK B2 Sep 29 (Wed) Hamilton Mountain. Jim Selby (828) 508-5094.  Always nice views, could be some colors at upper elevations and late berries at lower elevations, steady pace, stop in the saddle for lunch back at MMA by 3 p.m. 7.4 miles 2200 ft. Dr. 84 MMC 8:30 a.m. 

HK B2 Oct 03 (Sun) Indian Heaven (Sawtooth/Wood Lake) W. Richard Getgen (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).  Wilderness Area -limit 12 North end of Indian Heaven where fall colors should be great as well as mountain views. Plan for a long day. To pre-register, contact leader on Fri. Oct 1 by email. 10 miles 1200 ft. Dr. 165 TH Gateway 8 a.m.