PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED on all hikes All hikes leave by van from and requested 2 days prior to hike. 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., Vancouver, WA
REGISTER BY PHONE: 360-487-7100 or 360-487-7001 8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m. Return time is approximate. REGISTER IN PERSON: Marshall, Luepke or Firstenburg Centers subject to change or cancellation Online registration not available for hikes if weather, trail, road or other conditions warrant.
COST PER DAY HIKE: $14 Resident/$16 Non-resident
LUNCH Bring a lunch and snacks to eat on the trail and Bring a lunch to eat on the trail and money for a money for beverage/snack stops. beverage/snack stop. Sturdy hiking boot or hard shoe. Illumination—flashlight. Please join us on Tuesdays for our year-round Signaling—whistle and small mirror. adventures through the great Northwest; from the All hikes are designed for hikers with experience. Water bottle and nutrition. Columbia River Gorge to the beaches of the You must be able to maintain a pace of a 20-minute Hiking stick. Pacific Ocean. A great way to stay active, meet Layered clothing—moisture wicking (no cotton). mile. Please check the skill level rating on the hike new people and have fun! and pay consideration to the distance and elevation Sun protection. gain. Many hikes are located in distant wilderness First aid (include personal medications). areas. Emergency shelter—33 gallon black plastic We leave Luepke Center promptly at 8:30 a.m. and garbage bag, emergency blanket. arrive back approximately 4:30 p.m. unless noted Navigation and fire starter carried by hike otherwise. Please arrive at Luepke Center lobby 15 leader. minutes prior to hike departure. Please note return In case of bad weather or cancellations please EASY 4-6 miles with an elevation gain of up to time is approximate due to traffic conditions or call 360-487-7065. 600 feet. Must be able to maintain a 20 minute unexpected delays. mile.
MODERATE 4-6 miles with an elevation gain of The 50+ Forever Young Hike program is operating up to 1500 feet. May include slopes and/or Make sure your contact information is current with under a Special Use permit for Gifford Pinchot steep areas. the Parks and Recreation registration system. National Forest, Mount Hood National Forest and Please keep cell phones turned off or on vibrate the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. DIFFICULT 6-8 miles with an elevation gain of during course of hike outing; emergency use only up to 2500 feet and involves harder climbing, requested. rocky terrain, possible steep and/or narrow Do not begin ahead of the group. Wait at paths. trailhead until hiking guide has given instructions. First Thursday of each month Miles & elevation gain are approximate and may vary. Luepke Community Center, 12–1pm 5/7, 6/4, 7/2, 8/6, 9/3
Ellen Burns, Patricia Coulthard, Geoffrey Fowler, It is mandatory for new hikers to attend an Judy Fowles, Larry Hansen, John Harris, Doug orientation prior to hiking. You will not be allowed to Martel, Bille Shank, Duke Silva and Rod Tadlock. hike without attending an orientation first. HARDY RIDGE, WA CAPE DISAPPOINTMENT-LONG BEACH, WA MIRROR LAKE TRAIL, OR HARTS COVE, OR Difficult. 7 miles, 2300-ft. elevation gain Easy. 4.5 miles, 600–ft. elevation gain Moderate. 5.6 miles, 700-ft. elevation gain Moderate. 6.5 miles, 900-ft. elevation gain This hike is a little visited corner of Beacon Rock State Park, Hike through Fort Canby State Park. Plenty of old growth Start at Yocum Falls and continue on to Mirror Lake with This trail on the Oregon Coast leads to High Cliff, where old logging roads are now serving as great hiking Sitka Spruce and Sword Fern along the trail to Baker Bay, reflective views of Mt. Hood and the distant mountain. overlooking several waterfalls that cascade into the Pacific trails. Beautiful views and lots of seasonal wildflowers. then on to the Cape Disappointment Lighthouse. 100822 7/7 Ocean (sea lions may be heard from below). 100807 5/5 100815 6/16 EAGLE CREEK-COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, OR 100828 7/28 CAPE HORN UPPER TRAIL, WA 100833 8/18 Difficult. 6.6 miles, 1600-ft. elevation gain. The trail BIRD CREEK MEADOWS, WA Moderate/Difficult. 7 miles, 1350-ft. elevation gain LOST LAKE BUTTE TRAIL, OR steadily gains elevation and diverts away from the creek Scenic views of Hamilton Mountain, Beacon Rock and The Moderate. 5.6 miles, 1000-ft. elevation gain Moderate. 4.6 miles, 1270–ft. elevation gain into a beautiful lush old-growth forest. Various side-creeks, Columbia River. Seasonal wildflowers. Bird Creek Meadows is a beautiful subalpine area with Meandering climb up west slope of the butte through 100808 5/12 footbridges and views of Metlako Falls, Punchbowl Falls small seasonal flower-packed meadows, numerous glacial forests carpeted with thickets of rhododendron and and Loowit Falls. streams and waterfalls. LABYRINTH-COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, WA beargrass. Though occasionally steep, the path soon 100823 7/14 100829 8/4 Moderate. 5.8 miles, 1200-ft. elevation gain reaches a switchback and more gentle grade. RAMONA FALLS, OR 100832 8/11 Beautiful seasonal wild flowers, spectacular views. 100816 6/16 100809 5/19 Moderate. 6 miles, 1000-ft. elevation gain PCT (PACIFIC CREST TRAIL) TO STEAMBOAT LAKE, WA SILVER STAR MOUNTAIN, WA Hike along a portion of the Sandy River and Ramona HAWK MOUNTAIN, OR Easy. 5 miles, 200-ft. elevation gain Difficult. 6.4 miles, 1900–ft. elevation gain Moderate. 4.6 miles, 800-ft. elevation gain Creek to Ramona Falls; a 120 foot cliff of moss covered This hike is a must for old growth forest lovers. As part of Silver Star is an extinct volcano in the southwestern Remote fire lookout in the Cascade Range. Rhododendrons, columnar basalt, with a very unique cascading falls. Great the 2,600 mile long Pacific Crest Trail, this section is most Cascade Mountains, named for the pattern of five bear grass and huckleberry bushes. Great up-front view of views of Mt. Hood along the trail. remembered for the huge cedars, firs and hemlocks. prominent ridges that radiate from the summit in the shape Mt. Jefferson. 100824 7/14 100830 8/4 100810 5/26 of a star. The trail (narrow in parts with steep slopes) offers 100831 8/11 a high meadow-lined ridge, beautiful foliage and an HERMAN CREEK PINNACLES, OR DOG MOUNTAIN, WA abundance of seasonal wildflowers. CAPE FALCON. OR Moderate. 6.5 miles, 950-ft. elevation gain Difficult. 7 miles, 2800-ft. elevation gain 100817 6/23 Moderate. 6.5 miles, 100-ft. elevation gain Hike through Douglas fir and big leaf maple grass as trail Alpine like slopes, seasonal wildflowers and spectacular 100819 6/30 One of the best hikes on the Oregon Coast; offering great leads to free standing rocky pinnacles. Columbia River Gorge views are all found on this vigorous views of ocean and forest. The trail skirts in and out along 100834 8/18 hike. HORSETAIL FALLS, OR the cliffs of the Pacific Ocean; with lots of old growth Sitka 100811 6/2 Moderate. 4.5 miles, 700–ft. elevation gain spruce along the way. FORT CLATSOP SOUTH SLOUGH TRAIL, OR SALMON RIVER TRAIL, OR Spectacular hike with old growth forests, canyons, scenic 100825 7/21 Moderate. 4.5 miles, 700-ft. elevation gain Easy. 4.6 miles, 200-ft. elevation gain viewpoints and lots of water falls. Hike over forested hilltops, through native wetlands, and APE CAVES-LAVA FOREST TRAIL, WA There are quiet pools, some whitewater, and a pleasant 100818 6/23 along the Nutel River. This newly developed trail near Moderate. 6.5 miles, 800-ft. elevation gain sound as the trail stays close to the river most of the way. Astoria has some steep sections on a dirt and gravel path. FALLS CREEK FALLS, WA Hike begins in vine, maple and alder, then into an old 100812 6/2 100835 8/25 Moderate. 6.3 miles, 1050-ft. elevation gain growth stand of hemlock and fir. Second Lava Canyon 1.3 ANGELS REST, COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, OR This has to be one of the most spectacular falls in the Pacific mile loop has a 300 foot elevation gain, traveling past SADDLE MOUNTAIN, OR Difficult. 5.8 miles, 1650-ft. elevation gain Northwest. You can only see the top stage of the falls from waterfalls and across a suspension bridge. Moderate/Difficult. 5.5 miles, 1600-ft. elevation gain The trail to the top is one of the most popular in the gorge; one point on the trail, and it’s rather surreal seeing all that 100826 7/21 A good hiking challenge with great views of the major with a classic mix of exercise and outstanding scenery. water apparently cascading out of the trees. cascade peaks, as well as the Pacific Ocean. Seasonal 100813 6/9 TIMOTHY LAKE, OR 100820 6/30 wildflowers. Moderate. 7 miles, minimal elevation gain WARRIOR ROCK, SAUVIE ISLAND, OR 100836 8/25 DRY CREEK FALLS, OR Follow along the shoreline of Timothy Lake, as you enjoy Easy. 6 miles, minimal elevation gain. Easy/Moderate. 5 miles, 700-ft. elevation gain Enjoy this woodsy hike along the Columbia River to a beautiful scenery and cool forest shade in Mt. Hood Dry Creek Falls is one of the most attractive, yet least miniature lighthouse and sandy beach. National Forest visited falls. 100814 6/9 100827 7/28 100821 7/7