 All 50+ Hikes leave by van from 1009 E McLoughlin Blvd., HIKING EXPERIENCE Vancouver, WA. We leave promptly at start time on all All hikes are designed for hikers with experience. You must be Marshall or Firstenburg Centers. hikes (arrive 15 minutes prior to hike departure). Please able to maintain a pace of a 20-minute mile on fairly level ground note return time is approximate! with little elevation gain. Please check the skill level rating on the 360-487-7100 or 360-487-7001 www.vanparksrec.org hike and pay consideration to the distance and elevation gain. Many hikes are located in distant wilderness areas. Sturdy hiking boot or hard shoe.  HIKE LOCATIONS  Illumination-flashlight. $20 Resident/$22 Non-resident. Subject to change or cancellation if weather, trail, road or other *Hikes at 70 miles plus travel distance - $22/$24  Signaling-whistle and small mirror.  Water-minimum (1 liter/winter-2 liters/summer). conditions warrant. PLEASE NOTE: If cancellation of a hike is due to Time: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (unless noted otherwise). location change, a refund or credit will be issued minus a $5 Hiking Skill Level Rating All Day Hikes  Hiking sticks.  Layered clothing-moisture wicking, lightweight, synthetic processing fee (see Refunds/credits).  EASY 4-6 miles with an elevation gain of up to 600 feet. fabrics (cotton is not recommended).  MODERATE 4-6 miles with an elevation gain of up to 1500 feet.  Sun protection/insect repellent (seasonal).  DIFFICULT 6-8 miles with an elevation gain of up to 2500 feet.  First aid kit (include personal medications).  EXPERT 8+ miles with an elevation gain of 2500+ feet.  Emergency blanket or 33 gallon garbage bag. “This institution is operated under special use permit with the  Navigation equipment and fire starter is carried by the hike National Forest”. leader. $16 Resident/$19 Non-resident.  In case of bad weather or cancellations call 360-487-7065 or In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture Time: 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 360-487-7084. (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is Hiking Skill Level Rating prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national  4-6 miles with an elevation gain of up to 300 feet.  Make sure your contact information is current with the Parks origin, sex, age, disability and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil and Recreation registration system. rights activity (not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).  Please keep cell phones turned off or on vibrate during course Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of For all hikes bring water, high energy snacks and money for a of hike outing; emergency use only requested. communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, beverage/snack stop.  Do not begin ahead of the group. Wait at trailhead until hiking audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the guide has given instructions. Tuesday All Day hikes responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or Bring a lunch to eat on trail 9/3-10/29 & 11/19.  For your successful outdoor hiking experience guides may recommend that you pre-qualify for difficult or expert hikes. USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact Bring money for lunch at a restaurant 11/5-11/12 & 11/26-12/31 USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Monday Easy hikes  Some difficult hikes may be more challenging ! Why? This could be due to elevation gains, trail conditions, etc. Please self Additionally, program information is also available in languages Bring a lunch on all Monday hikes. evaluate your ability to complete these more difficult hikes other than English. before registering. NOTE: Moderate, Difficult and Expert hikes may include slopes, narrow paths, steep areas, uneven ground, rocky areas, loose rocks, and/or steep drop offs. Difficult and Expert hikes involve Hike cancellations, credits or transfers must be requested a harder climbing and are only for those who are fit enough to hike minimum of five working days (M-F) prior to the day of the these ratings. NO exceptions! hike. All cancellations will be subject to a $5 processing fee. See Vancouver Parks & Recreation catalog for refund policy.

Boulder Lakes/Mount Hood, OR Cascade Locks/Herman Creek, OR

Moderate. 6.3 miles, 1,070-foot elevation gain. Difficult. 7-8 miles, 960-foot elevation gain. Steigerwald Loop, WA Wygant Viewpoint/Mitchel Point, WA 14055 10/15 Arrive at 7:15 a.m. Early departure at 7:30 a.m. sharp. 14066 11/19 Bring a lunch to eat on the trail. 14044 9/9 Moderate. 6 miles, 800-foot elevation gain. The trail disappears into a thicket of alder and willow, and then heads up Old-growth Douglas fir, big leaf maple, and free standing rocky pinnacles The trail parallels the at Washougal, offering excellent 14043 9/3 the ravine holding the seasonable outlet stream from Boulder Lake. make this hike spectacular! views of Mt. Hood. Old growth forest, beautiful scenery and great views of the Columbia Climbing steadily, we will pass tiny Spinning Lake before reaching Boulder River, Dog Mountain and Mitchell Point. Poison Oak in the area. Lake. The trail continues climbing, passing clear cuts before entering deep Saint Johns Bridge/Forest Park, OR Salmon Morgan/Battle Ground Lake, WA noble fir forests for the rest of the hike. The trail crests at Echo Point, Moderate. 6.5 miles, 600-foot elevation gain. 14047 9/23 Wilson River/Elk Creek Trailhead to Kings Mountain Trail, OR forested on the west, but open to the east. A short side loop passes across 14067 11/26 Salmon Morgan is located near Brush Prairie. This natural area includes For those who would like to walk across the historic St. Johns bridge and Difficult. 8.2 miles, 1,230-foot elevation gain. a steep meadow on the east face where the main trail stays in the trees on 81 acres of mature forest with open meadows and two creeks. We will 14045 9/10 see the lush woods of northern Forest Park, this 6.5 mile loop is a great wrap up the day with a second hike around Battle Ground Lake. the west side of the crest. From here, the Boulder Creek Valley unfolds way to enjoy them both. Portions of the trail can be muddy in the winter, Forest cover comprises dominant stands of red alder and big-leaf maple, below, and Mt. Hood can be seen peeking through the trees. so please dress accordingly. LaCenter Bottoms/Woodland Dike, WA with Douglas-fir, western hemlock, western red-cedar and the odd Pacific yew. The understory is most commonly sword fern, with grape, 14051 10/14 Upper Salmon River, OR salal, and vine maple. Wildlife includes elk, Blacktail deer, coyote, bobcat, Warrior Rock, OR Originally a natural wetland, the river lowlands were diked to create Difficult. 7.8 miles, 950-foot elevation gain. beaver and a wide variety of birds. Moderate. 7 miles, minimal elevation gain. cropland. Today a portion of this land has been opened to the public and 14056 10/22 14068 12/3 a trail has been built on top of the old dike. Part of the dike has failed Cape Horn Upper/Lower, WA The trail climbs steeply at first, and then travels above the river briefly Enjoy this woodsy trail along the Columbia River that leads to a miniature and the winter water has returned, re-creating a habitat for waterfowl. lighthouse and sandy beach. Difficult. 7.7 miles, 1,350-foot elevation gain. before passing a huge island along a rocky ledge. The massive trees on the

14046 9/17 island are a preview of the old growth that lies ahead on the main trail. Whipple Creek, WA Tryon Creek, OR 14072 10/28 This trail loops around Cape Horn, passing waterfalls, and seasonal Moderate. 6 miles, 630-foot elevation gain. This fun hike takes us through colossal Douglas fir trees and waist-high wildflowers. Scenic views of Hamilton Mountain, Beacon Rock and the Gillette Lake to Green Leaf Overlook, WA Difficult. 7-8 miles, 1,100-foot elevation gain. 14069 12/10 sword ferns, with remnants of an old grist mill along the way. Columbia River make this fun hike well worth the effort. This loop trail drops to the lush banks of Tryon Creek, climbs to the 14053 10/29 This trail connects into the Pacific Crest Trail, traveling through groves of opposite ridge and returns after several bridge crossings. Powell Butte, OR Red Rock Pass to Loowit, WA 14073 11/11 old Douglas fir and then on to the Emerald waters of Gillette Lake. Difficult. 8 miles, 1,700-foot elevation gain. Oxbow Park, OR The Powell Butte Nature Park is traversed by a network of trails. The

14048 9/24 Moderate. 6.4 miles, 500-foot elevation gain. view from the summit of this 10 million-year-old Boring volcano include To complete this trail you'll need keen navigation skills, footwear with Note: Lunch at restaurants begin 11/5 (unless noted otherwise). 14070 12/17 Mount Saint Helens, Mt. Adams, and Mt. Rainier. excellent traction, and confidence in your ability to cross narrow wash out This 1,200-acre natural area is located within the wild and scenic Sandy sections in steep gullies. If you have a fear of heights or any doubts about Hole In The Park/Forest Park, OR River Gorge. Enjoy a hike through patches of old-growth forest and scenic Irving to Sullivan Gulch, OR your trail skills, this likely isn't the route for you. The Loowit is not an easy Moderate. 6 miles, 960-foot elevation gain. meadows alongside the rushing Sandy River, all minutes from Portland. 14074 11/25 trail, but it is an awesome adventure around one of the Pacific Northwest's 14064 11/5 Join us for a fun and interesting hike to Sullivan Gulch, a populated most storied volcanoes. Plaques at the junction of the BPA-Road and Firelane-12 commemorate the Forest Park New Year’s Eve Celebration, OR neighborhood in the Northeast section of Portland. The gulch extends acquisition of a 73-acre enclave within Forest Park in 1999. The land had Moderate. 4-6 miles, 600-foot elevation gain. east from the Willamette River and originally was a forested riparian Cottonwood State Park, OR been slated for development but Metro, Portland Parks & Recreation, and 14071 12/31 area featuring a spring-fed pool and waterfalls. During the Great Moderate. 6 miles, 50-foot elevation gain. the Friends of Forest Park initiated a campaign and raised funding to Come join us for an exciting trek through Forest Park as we enjoy nature Depression it was home to a "Hooverville" shanty town.

14050 10/1 Arrive at 7:15 a.m. Early departure at 7:30 a.m. sharp. support the purchase of the property. and celebrate new beginnings. Cottonwood Canyon State Park is rugged and vast, from the vertical cliffs Orenco Woods, OR 14075 12/9 carved by the John Day River to deep side canyons and arid, rocky Strawberry Island to Beacon Rock, WA grasslands that extend for miles in all directions. The park’s 8,000-plus Loop trails, bridges, forested areas, rolling landscape, open meadows, Moderate. 6 miles, 848-foot elevation gain. and riparian habitat make this a scenic hike you won’t want to miss. acres are open for exploring, stargazing and contemplating the elemental 14065 11/12 forces that carved this unique landscape. Join us for a fun day hike through woods and wetlands on Strawberry Mt. Tabor Park Loop, OR

Island. Double-crested Cormorants, Ring-billed gull and California sea lions 14076 12/23 Sleeping Beauty/Ice Caves, WA frequent the area, so bring binoculars if you like. We will continue on to Mt. Tabor is a city treasure of over 600 acres, with trails, wide-open Moderate 3 -5 miles, 1,430-foot elevation gain. Beacon Rock, where a steady climb to the top offers beautiful views of the spaces and great views. We will pass by three famed reservoirs, which 14057 10/8 Arrive at 7:15 a.m. Early departure at 7:30 a.m. sharp. . received national Historic Landmark status in 2004. A trail climbing 1,300-ft. in 1.5 miles (EXRTEMELY STEEP) . We will also have . time to enjoy the beauty of the Ice Caves (stalactites and stalagmites in early season) . Though rated moderate , first part of hike is challenging.