Mazama Hike Schedule

HOW TO UNDERSTAND and PREPARE FOR HIKES:   To better understand how hard or long these hikes are visit our hiking codes page.  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.  Please do come and enjoy.

Contact the Trail Trips Committee Chair, David Zeps, with any questions
at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or (503) 638-5430.

TIPS of the MONTH

• Remember that weather can change rapidly in popular hiking areas, particularly higher elevations near treeline in the mountains. Check weather websites that can give you detailed, elevation-specific forecasts, such as http://www.weather.gov and http://www.mountain-forecast.com. Come prepared for inclement weather, regardless of the forecast.
• Bring plenty of water, but don’t forget to eat. Especially on a hot day when you’re drinking lots of water, you need to replace the salt you’re losing. Salty foods and electrolyte drink powder/tablets to add to your water can be helpful for keeping you feeling good and energetic on the trail.
• Sun protection (Sunglasses, sunscreen, and lip balm) is part of the Hiker’s 10 Essentials, but sometimes if it’s an overcast day, it’s easy to forget to use it. Remember, it’s possible to get a nasty sunburn or painfully chapped lips when hiking on a cloudy day!
• 10 Essentials - do you have them all? Learn more about them here: http://www.mazamas.org/your/adventure/starts-here/C459/
• Always remember to pay and thank your carpool driver (a contribution of $0.10/mile is recommended). Bring change for this.

Note: As of Spring 2012, the A to C-level difficulty scale for hikes has been expanded to include D-level hikes. Click here to learn more about how hikes are rated for difficulty.

AYM is also hiking  Adventurous Young Mazamas leads hikes too and all are welcome.  http://www.mazamas.org/your/adventure/starts-here/C74.

Portland Street Rambles Tuesday and Thursday from REI - Downtown

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

Every Wednesday - Mt. Tabor Ramble East Side from Mazama Mountaineering Center 43rd/Stark.
Walk at a brisk pace (2.5-3.0 mi/hr) through the streets, admiring the gardens of SE Portland up to Mt. Tabor Park. We may even catch a glimpse of a heritage tree. Once in the park we will take alternating trails to the top of the park up to the top of the #280 stairs at the NE corner of the park. From there we will have 30 minutes to walk up and down the stairs then finish with a moderate stroll back to the MMC. Great training for climbing or backpacking this summer. Total mileage 6 miles (not including stairs climbed up/down). Elevation gain approx. 600 ft. Starts promptly at 6 pm. Total time 2 hours. Leader: Meg Linza, (503) 502-8782.

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.

Upcoming Mazama Hikes

HK A2 May 19 (Sat) Forest Park - Wild Leif. Rex Breunsbach (971) 832-2556.  One of Portland’s greatest assets, this hike contrasts the narrow winding Wildwood trail and the wider and smoother Leif Erikson Drive through this section of the park. 8.54 miles 670 ft. Dr. 25 Gateway Park & Ride 8 a.m.

HK B22 May 19 (Sat) Dog Mountain. David Zeps (503) 638 5430.  May be some flowers.  7 miles 2800 ft. Dr. 100 TH Gateway 8 a.m. 

HK C2.5 May 19 (Sat) Hardy Ridge upper traverse. Terry Sherbeck (971) 998-2123.  This hike will provide a chance to see the park from the northern park boundary on a combination of seldom-used roads and newer trails. There will be a mile of light bushwhacking along an overgrown old road and some climbing up Hardy Ridge from the north side. The hike will be canceled if it has been wet in the past couple of days. Limited to 12 people.  12 miles 2600 ft. Dr. 100 StatePark Call leader to register. 8 a.m. 

HK B2 May 20 (Sun) Devils Rest (via Angels Rest). Ursula Edlund (503) 235-8059.  We will hike up to Angels Rest and continue a loop to Devils Rest. Lunch will be with the devil in the shade, or if sunny we’ll find a warmer spot. 8.4 miles 2600 ft. Dr. 42 Gateway 8 a.m. 

HK C2 May 20 (Sun) Table Mountain Loop. Sojo Hendrix (971) 221-9675.  Table Mountain’s unique pyramidal shape dominates the Washington Gorge landscape. To ascend to its summit plateau, we’ll follow the mellow approach on the PCT to get warmed up, then launch up the Heartbreak Ridge trail and talus field. After taking in lunch and outstanding views, we’ll descend the West Ridge trail. A great hike of a very interesting mountain. Trekking poles highly recommended. 10 miles 3650 ft. Dr. 84 Gateway 8 a.m.

HK C2 May 23 (Wed) Dublin Lake. Rex Breunsbach (971) 832-2556.  Wilderness – Limit 12. Good spring conditioning hike. We will head up the forested Tanner Butte Trail and lunch near Dublin Lake. 13.8 miles 3760 ft. Dr. 70 Gateway Park&Ride 8 a.m.

HK A2 May 26 (Sat) Lucia & Moulton Falls. Jim Selby (828) 508-5094.  Gorgeous falls and spring flowers on this traditional Memorial Day Weekend hike. If it rains just bring an umbrella, as nearly the entire trail is gravel. 5.5 miles 200 ft. Dr. 62 Gateway 9 a.m.

HK B2 May 26 (Sat) Indian Point via Gorton Creek Trail. Rex Breunsbach (971) 832-2556.  Wilderness – Limit 12. Great Gorge viewpoint with a bit of a scramble. 8.9 miles 2800 ft. Dr. 78 TH Gateway Park & Ride 8 a.m.

HK C2.5 May 26 (Sat) Wauna Point. Gary Bishop .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).  Wilderness – Limit 12. One of the best viewpoints in the Gorge! We’ll start on a gated road before heading up the Tanner Butte trail. Then it’s onto the steep and often brushy unmaintained trail down to the breathtaking viewpoint. (Sign up at the Gateway TC only.) 10.4 miles 3200 ft. Dr. 70 TH Gateway TC 9 a.m.

HK C2 May 27 (Sun) Cool Green Devil Hike (car shuttle). Rick Amodeo (503) 804-9397.  Wilderness – Limit 12. A beautiful hike for ridge people! Start along Salmon River and climb the Green Canyon Trail to the Hunchback Ridge. Next, the ups and downs to the Devil’s Peak Lookout for lunch. Then we’ll hike down the Cool Creek Trail to the Still Creek Canyon and car shuttle back to the original TH. DQ stop if a nice warm day! 10 miles 4000 ft. Dr. 90 TH Gateway Garage 7:30 a.m. 

HK B2 May 30 (Wed) Sedum Ridge-Mowich Butte Loop. Rex Breunsbach (971) 832-2556.  In the Wind River, Washington area. We will travel south along the PCT from the Trout Creek Trailhead, towards Table Mountain. 11.3 miles 2700 ft. Dr. 90 MMC 8 a.m.

HK B2 Jun 01 (Fri) Dog Mountain Loop. Sherry Bourdin (503) 246-8095.  Join me for doing the Dog; a great workout with incredible views and, of course, sunshine. I can almost promise that you won’t be disappointed! 7.2 miles 2900 ft. Dr. 98 StatePark Gateway 8 a.m. 

HK A2 Jun 02 (Sat) Big Stump. Sue Brickey (503) 775 2464.  Call leader to meet at trail head at 9:30 or at the MMC at 9. Easy 6 miles of beautiful Forest Park. Hike a small piece of the Hardesty Trail and see an old homestead. Get your heart rate up on Springville Road. 6 miles 400 ft. Dr. 24 MMC 9 a.m. 

HK B2 Jun 02 (Sat) Hardy Ridge. Rex Breunsbach (971) 832-2556.  Super Gorge views of Hamilton and Table. A moderate hike partially on old logging roads, reaching an open rocky ridgeline.  7 miles 2100 ft. Dr. 88 TH Gateway 8 a.m. 

HK C2 Jun 02 (Sat) Cedar and Table Mountain. Sheri Alice Smith (503) 807-9373.  Beautiful “back door” ridge hike up Cedar Mtn. Possible side trip to Cedar Falls. Route ties in at the West Ridge kiosk of Table. Up, then down the Heartbreak Ridge. Must be in good physical condition, good balance, poles recommended. 10 miles 4000 ft. Dr. 84 Gateway 8 a.m. 

SR B3 Jun 05 (Tue) Triple Crown. Bob Breivogel (503) 297-4284.  Ramble up to Pittock, over to Hoyt Arboretum, and on to Council Crest by trail – the three high points of West Portland. 9 miles 1700 ft. Dr. 0 REI - Pearl, NW 14th & Johnson 6 p.m. 

HK B2 Jun 06 (Wed) Horsetail-Triple-Multnomah Falls. Terry Lawson (971) 998-5810.  Wilderness – Limit 12. This is a one-way hike using a shuttle from Horsetail Falls to Multnomah Falls via the Oneonta and Franklin Ridge trails. We will also pass Ponytail and Triple Falls as well as many others along the way. E-mail leader to reserve a space (to be held until 7:50 a.m.). 10.5 miles 2800 ft. Dr. 75 MMC 8 a.m. 

HK A2 Jun 09 (Sat) Ramona Falls loop. Terry Lawson .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).  Wilderness – Limit 12. This hike traverses a nicely forested route with basalt walls alongside Ramona Creek leading to Ramona Falls, a lacey 120’ falls in a beautiful grotto. Limited to 12; e-mail leader to reserve a spot. 7.3 miles 810 ft. Dr. 92 TH Gateway 8 a.m. 

HK C2 Jun 09 (Sat) Munra to Nesmith Point. Sheri Alice Smith (503) 807-9373.  Wilderness – Limit 12. Adventurous hike to Munra Point and beyond. Steep cross-country ascent up the rugged, rocky ridge South of Munra. Traverse on an access road. Then nice stretch of quaint little old back woods trails. Ascend to Nesmith point and down. Call leader beforehand. 16 miles 4,600 ft. Dr. 66 TH Gateway 7:30 a.m. 

HK C2.5 Jun 09 (Sat) Silver Star - Starway Trail. Gary Bishop .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).  Take the most challenging trail to the top of Silver Star Mtn. Start out with a steep ascent of an abandoned jeep track, then follow a brushy, rarely maintained ridgeline trail to meet the Bluff Mtn. trail and the final push to the summit. Trekking poles and gaiters recommended. (Sign-up at Gateway TC only.) 9.2 miles 3100 ft. Dr. 75 TH Gateway TC 9 a.m. 

HK C2 Jun 10 (Sun) Rudolph Spur Way Trail. Rex Breunsbach (971) 832-2556.  Wilderness – Limit 12. Shortest path from the Cascade Locks Char Burger to the Benson plateau. Eagles view of the Bridge of the Gods and eastern Gorge. Back down the Ruckle creek trail. 11 miles 3750 ft. Dr. 78 TH Gateway P&R 8 a.m. 

HK B2.5 Jun 13 (Wed) Hamilton Mt. Loop. Kate Evans (503) 635-6540.  We’ll hike up the “very steep” trail and come back on Don’s Cutoff. 7.6 miles 2100 ft. Dr. 88 StatePark MMC 8 a.m. 

HK C2 Jun 13 (Wed) Lookout Mountain from Hwy 35. Rex Breunsbach (971) 832-2556.  Wilderness – Limit 12. Great conditioner. Lookout Mountain overlooks most every Cascade peak from the Three Sisters to Mt Rainier. Close up views of the north and east sides Mount Hood. 10.4 miles 2975 ft. Dr. 136 MMC 8 a.m. 

HK A1.5 Jun 16 (Sat) Elowah & Upper McCord Falls. Flora Huber (503) 658-5710.  Wilderness – Limit 12. Travel on a railed ledge blasted out of the basalt. See dipper birds flying under water, wildflowers, 7 layers of basalt and Gorge views. 3 miles 600 ft. Dr. 60 Gateway 8:30 a.m. 

HK B1 Jun 16 (Sat) Dog Mountain Loop. Richard Getgen (503) 598-8788.  Easy pace up steep trail at hopefully the peak of the balsamroot. Great views from summit. 7.2 miles 2900 ft. Dr. 98 TH Gateway 8 a.m. 

HK C2.5 Jun 16 (Sat) Table Mt. Loop. Kate Evans (503) 635-6540.  We’ll hike up Heartbreak and down the ridge for great views and conditioning. Bring your camera and poles. 10 miles 3650 ft. Dr. 84 Gateway 8 a.m. 

HK B2 Jun 17 (Sun) Table Rock-Rooster Rock. Rex Breunsbach (971) 832-2556.  Wilderness – Limit 12. Table Rock Wilderness area South of Molalla. Rhodies, Columnar Basalt Cliffs, views of Cascade and Coast Range peaks. 10 miles 2600 ft. Dr. 130 Gateway Park & Ride 8 a.m.

SR B3 Jun 19 (Tue) Triple Crown. Bob Breivogel (503) 297-4284.  Ramble up to Pittock, over to Hoyt Arboretum, and on to Council Crest by trail – the three high points of West Portland. 9 miles 1700 ft. Dr. 0 REI - Pearl, NW 14th & Johnson 6 p.m. 

HK B2 Jun 20 (Wed) Pup Creek Falls (Indian Henry). Rex Breunsbach (971) 832-2556.  Wilderness – Limit 12. We will hike along the Clackamas River from Indian Henry campground to Pup Creek Falls and back. Trail features rushing water and unique cliff formations. 8.5 miles 1300 ft. Dr. 94 TH MMC 8 a.m. 

HK B2 Jun 23 (Sat) Nick Eaton-Gorton Creek Loop. Ursula Edlund (503) 235-8059.  Wilderness – Limit 12. We will take stops for photos on the way up Nick Eaton. The plan is to have lunch at a hidden meadow. Afterwards we go out to Indian Point if it’s not too crowded to sit in the pit. 8 miles 2900 ft. Dr. 80 TH Gateway 8 a.m. 

HK C2 Jun 23 (Sat) Wildcat Mountain – Douglas Trail. Rex Breunsbach (971) 832-2556.  Wilderness – Limit 12. We will start at Eagle Creek near Estacada and climb to the top of Wildcat Mountain in the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness. 10.2 miles 2900 ft. Dr. 60 Gateway Park & Ride 8 a.m. 

HK B1.5 Jun 24 (Sun) Cape Lookout. Richard Getgen .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).  Hike from upper lot out to the point and down to the beach. Old growth Sitka. 10 miles 1500 ft. Dr. 144 Target/185th 8 a.m. 

HK C2 Jun 27 (Wed) Table Mountain from The North. Rex Breunsbach (971) 832-2556.  This seldom-featured hike will start on the PCT near 3-Corner Rock and hike south to a short bushwhack and final scramble up Table Mountain’s back side. 14 miles 2700 ft. Dr. 110 MMC 7:30 a.m. 

HK C2 Jun 30 (Sat) Elk-Kings Traverse. Sheri Alice Smith (503) 807-9373.  Come and enjoy the rewards of these two rugged and beautiful Coast Range Summits. We’ll hike the steep and curious trail up Elk Mtn. and traverse over to the summit of Kings. Expect the flowers and views to be the bomb. Will do as a car shuttle. Difficult footing; trekking poles recommended. Call leader beforehand. 11 miles 4600 ft. Dr. 66 Gateway 8 a.m. 

HK B2 Jul 01 (Sun) Salmon Butte. Rex Breunsbach (971) 832-2556.  Wilderness – Limit 12. Pretty hike in the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness. Smoothly graded trail, rhodies, flowers, great views, open summit. 8.8 miles 2840 ft. Dr. 90 Gateway Park & Ride 8 a.m. 

HK B2.5 Jul 04 (Wed) Horseshoe Ridge Loop. Sheri Alice Smith (503) 807-9373.  Wilderness – Limit 12. This beauty of a hike is an old favorite come back again! Conditioning pace first four miles up through forest and well graded switchbacks. Last mile through open, flower filled rock gardens. Outstanding views of Mt. Hood up and to the summit. Home in time for BBQ and fireworks. 10.4 miles 2900 ft. Dr. 98 TH MMC 8 a.m. 

HK C2 Jul 07 (Sat) Silver Star, Cooper Creek Route. Sheri Alice Smith (503) 807-9373.  Wilderness – Limit 12. A good conditioning hike with both adventure and views. Fun creek crossings, of both Copper and Star creeks. Two miles of cross-county. Wild flowers to the summit of Silver Star. Outstanding views to the Starway high point and beyond. Steep descent back.  12 miles 4000 ft. Dr. 110 Gateway 8 a.m.