LO Park & Rec. Hike & Ramble Schedule for Winter/Spring 2016

Welcome to our Tuesday and Thursday series of day hikes and rambles, most within two hours of Lake Oswego. This document list ​ ​ ​ ​ the planned hikes, rambles & meetings for "Winter/Spring 2016". For up to date information see www.lohikes.com and/or send a ​ ​ request to [email protected] to recieve weekly News email. ​ ​ Hikes are for hikers of intermediate ability. Hiking distance is usually between 6 ­ 10 miles, and usually with an elevation gain/loss ​ between 800 ­ 2000 ft. Hikes leave at 8:00 a.m., unless otherwise indicated. Rambles are typically shorter, less rugged, and more ​ ​ leisurely paced ­­ perfect for beginners. Outings are usually 3­6 miles with comfortable elevation gains and good trail conditions. Leaves promptly at 8:30a unless otherwise noted. Meeting Places: All hikes and rambles leave from the City of Lake Oswego Palisades(PAL) building, 1500 Greentree Road, Lake ​ Oswego. Park in front of building. Individual hike or ramble descriptions may include second pickup times and places (see table below for legend). All mileages indicated are roundtrip. Meeting times: Hikes leave at 8:00a (unless otherwise noted). Rambles leave promptly at 8:30a (unless otherwise noted). New ​ participants arrive 15 minutes early. Return time depends on hiking and driving distance. During the Winter walk schedule, if Lake Oswego schools are closed due to inclement weather, winter walks are cancelled. What to Wear: Clothes suitable for weather conditions. Sturdy, lug­soled, waterproof walking shoes/boots, sun protection. What to ​ ​ Bring: Daypack containing lunch, sufficient water, sun protection, trail snacks, rain gear, extra clothing and personal items such as ​ sunglasses, insect repellent, first aid kit, compact space blanket, whistle and flashlight. Ticks and poison oak may be encountered. Parks & Recreation Fee: A $1 per person Parks & Rec fee payable to hike leader at 1st or 2nd meeting place. Car Pooling & Fees ​ Arranged among participants. Driver donation noted with each hike; bridge tolls shared by all. All mileage shown is round trip. Park Passes Northwest Forest Park Pass (NWFP) may be required for each vehicle at selected trailheads in National Forests. Washington Discover Pass (WDP) required in most Washington state ‘owned’ land. Drivers are responsible for obtaining passes prior to hike. State Park Pass (SPP) available at trailhead. General Information: Hikes/rambles are not canceled due to rain. Leaders may change hike location due to hazardous driving or hiking ​ conditions. Leaders may refuse to take anyone not properly equipped or who is judged incapable of making a specific trip. Participants accept responsibility for personal safety. No pets permitted.

KEY MEETING LOCATIONS DESCRIPTION PAL Palisades; Lake Oswego Park & Recreation,1500 GreenTree Rd., lot in front of building. ALWAYS FIRST meeting location. AWHD Airport Way Home Depot, Exit 24­B off I­205, SW corner of parking lot CFM Clackamas Fred Meyer, Exit 12­A off I­205, north lot near Elmer's EOT End of the Oregon Trail Interpretative Center, Exit 10 off I­205, right on Washington Street to parking lot by covered wagons JBT Jantzen Beach Target,Exit 308 off I­5, left on N Hayden Island, left on N Parker, SE corner Target parking lot L&C Lewis and Clark State Park. I­84 exit 18. SPS Sunset Plaza Safeway, Exit 67 off US 26W, NW Murrary Rd. at Cornell, SE corner of parking lot WT Wilsonville Target, I­5 Exit 286/Elligsen Rd east, NW corner Target parking lot.

MONTH COORDINATORS COORDINATORS TUESDAY THURSDAY JAN None Becky R. FEB None Connie W. MAR None Linda F. APR Sharon H. Sandra J.

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LO Park & Rec. Hike & Ramble Schedule for Winter/Spring 2016

Jan 07 (Thu) ­ Winter Walk Lake Oswego Skylands Feb 18 (Thu) ­ Winter Walk Iron Mt Park (Valentine) Leader: Diane B. 5 mi. 850 ft. [Easy] Warning! Lots of elevation Leader: Sharon H. 5 mi. 300 ft. [Easy] Meander next to a creek, gain for the first hike of the year. Some dirt paths, but mostly up Boones Ferry a short way, through Springbrook Park, up Iron asphalt. Surprise snack stop at a hiker's home, then lunch on Mt, down past the Hunt Club, & back. Stop at the Hawley House your own. Drive: 1 mi. PAL 9:00a, No 2nd meeting place ($1) for a Valentine gathering; feast on an assortment of small bites. Bring something yummy (and healthy?) to share. Shorter walk Jan 14 (Thu) ­ Winter Walk Willamette Mission State Park options will be marked on maps. Drive: 2 mi. PAL 9:00a, 2nd Leader: Nicole R. 5.5 mi. flat with some stairs [Easy] River views meeting place 9:15a park on Boones Way, between Red Cedar & woods. Possible muddy trails. View nation's largest Black and Lanewood ($1/$0) Cottonwood. Drive: 70 mi. PAL 9:00a, 2nd meeting place 9:15a WT ($7/$6) SPP required Feb 25 (Thu) ­ Winter Walk Sherwood Old Town Leader: Liz M. 2.5 mi. minimal [Easy] Visit historical Sherwood, Jan 21 (Thu) ­ Winter Walk Fort Vancouver & Maya Lin where the first wagon train arrived in 1843. Industry started with a Bridge brick yard, then fruit & vegetable cannery and tannery. Visit Ruby Leader: Janet L. 3 ­ 4 mi. flat [Easy] Lovely & informative walk Olson Memorial Gas Pump Park, Cedar Creek, & Stella Olsen through historic Fort Vancouver. Amble along the Columbia R. Park. Drive: 23 mi. PAL 9:00a, No 2nd meeting place ($3) Cross the Maya Lin Land Bridge, one of her installations commemorating the Lewis and Clark visit. Drive: 40 mi. PAL Mar 03 (Thu) ­ Winter Walk Magness Tree Farm 9:00a, 2nd meeting place 9:30a Pearson Air Museum Visitor Leader: Liz M. 3 mi. minimal [Easy] Forest trail that passes the Center, 1115 E 5th Ave, Vancouver, WA ($4/$0) historic fire tower. Trees of all types and ages. Stream zone, signs describing local plants, animals, & forest ecology. Drive: 34 Jan 28 (Thu) ­ Winter Walk 100 Trolley Trail mi. PAL 9:00a, No 2nd meeting place ($4) Leader: Jim & Gretchen Y. 4.4 mi. 100 ft. [Easy] Follow part of the old Milwaukie to Gladstone Trolley line. Return to downtown Mar 10 (Thu) ­ Winter Walk Brooklyn & Sellwood Milwaukie for lunch on your own at one of the many restaurants. Neighborhoods Drive: 32 mi. PAL 9:00a, 2nd meeting place 9:45 a Milwaukie Leader: Jeanine T. 6 mi. 100 ft. [Easy] Visit two of Portland's Riverfront Park ($4/$0) oldest eastside neighborhoods (Brooklyn & Sellwood) and touch Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. (See Laura Foster's "Portland City Feb 04 (Thu) ­ Winter Walk Mt. Sylvania ­ Portland Walks" #10) Drive: 20 mi. PAL 9:00a, 2nd meeting place 9:35a Community College SE Milwaukie Blvd and SE Mitchell. ($2/$0) Leader: Elmer & Joan G. 5.8 mi. 600 ft. [Moderate] Climb one rather steep hill or drive to the top of the hill & start the hike from Mar 17 (Thu) ­ Winter Walk Mt Tabor there. Drive: 1 mi. PAL 9:00a, 2nd meeting place 9:30a Westlake Leader: Maureen B. 5 mi. 400 ft. [Easy] Up, down, & around the Park ($1) ancient Mt Tabor volcano & neighborhood. The air on top was thought to be good for the lungs and housed the "open air" public Feb 11 (Thu) ­ Winter Walk Klickitat Eagle Walk school. Beautiful big leaf maples and old homes. Stairs to be Leaders: Dolores R.,Linda F. 3.5 mi. flat [Easy] Bring binoculars negotiated. Maybe political discussions about open reservoirs. to view the the eagles in the trees at Ballard Park, then walk the Drive: 29 mi. PAL 9:00a, 2nd meeting place 9:40a SE 60th and trail to the bridge and back. Drive: 168 mi. PAL 9:00a, 2nd Stark ($3/$0) meeting place 9:45a L&C ($17/$13 + bridge toll)

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LO Park & Rec. Hike & Ramble Schedule for Winter/Spring 2016

Mar 24 (Thu) ­ Winter Walk Tualatin R National Wildlife Apr 07 (Thu) ­ Ramble Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Refuge Leader: Helen H. 2.7 mi. 100 ft. [Easy] Walk among the Oregon Leader: Helen H. 2 mi. 55 ft. [Easy] Enjoy an early spring ramble white oaks, fir trees, & cedar trees. Maybe see waterfowl from the on the refuge. We will walk through five habitats, viewing some basalt knolls. Option to drive the 4.2 mi. Auto Tour Road in the birds and wildflowers Drive: 20 mi. PAL 9:00a, No 2nd meeting River S unit. Drive: 75 mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a place ($2) JBT ($8/$6) NWFP required

Mar 31 (Thu) ­ Winter Walk Memaloose Hills Loop Apr 12 (Tue) ­ Hike Catherine Creek EARLY DEPARTURE 8:00a Leader: Lu P. 5 ­ 6 mi. 1000 ft. [Easy] Spring wildflowers and Leader: Susan S. 5.2 mi. 800 ft. [Moderate] Walk mostly off­trail views of the Gorge. Hope for a day without rain. Drive: 150 mi. following boot & deer paths to the summit of several hills with PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:45a L&C ($15/$11 + bridge toll) sweeping vistas of the Columbia R Gorge plus views of Mount Adams and Mount Hood. Memaloose is renowned for its Apr 12 (Tue) ­ Ramble Mt Angel wildflowers: balsamroot, paintbrush, lupine, larkspur, blue­eyed Leader: Sharon & Bob W. 4 mi. 350 ft. [Easy] See highlights of Mary, & buttercups. Poles recommended (steep slopes & rough the town with its Bavarian­style storefronts. Ascend the hill that is footing). Be prepared for ticks & poison oak (long pants tucked home to the Benedictine Abbey for a walking tour of the campus. into socks or gaiters, long sleeves). Start & end at the east­bound Drive: 60 mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 8:45a WT ($6/$5) Memaloose Rest Area where restrooms are available. Drive: 155 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:45a L&C ($16/$12) Apr 14 (Thu) ­ Hike Silver Falls State Park Leader: Jan M. 5.1 mi. 600 ft. [Moderate] Spring visit to our Apr 05 (Tue) ­ Hike Forest Park / Salzman Rd largest state park. See most of the magnificent falls on The Trail Leader: Elmer & Joan G. 6 mi. 900 ft. [Moderate] Start on an of Ten Falls, making a loop from South Falls to Winter Falls and abandoned road, then take a short hike on a side trail that should back to South Falls Lodge. Drive: 97 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting be okay even in wet weather. Drive: 50 mi. PAL 8:00a, No 2nd place 8:15a WT ($10/$9) SPP required meeting place ($5) Apr 14 (Thu) ­ Ramble Cooper Mt Nature Park Apr 05 (Tue) ­ Ramble Bishop's Close / Tryon Trilliums Leader: Carol C. 3.5 mi. 300 ft. [Easy] On the SW edge of Leader: Sharon H. 4 mi. 300 ft. [Easy] Tour the spring plants at Beaverton, Cooper Mt Nature Park is a mosaic of rare habitats, Bishop's Close. Hear stories about the history of Elk Rock & the including 6 acres of upland prairie (the rarest habitat in the area. Then drive (3 miles) to Tryon Creek State Park to leisurely Willamette Valley). Filled with native vegetation and wildlife, this tiptoe near the Trilliums at peak time. Option to go down to the trek is sure to please. The loop trail passes through several types creek (to get the listed elevation & added attractions) or remain of ecosystems. In season, you can see white rock larkspur, "on the level". Drive: 12 mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 8:45 which the state lists as endangered. Drive: 14 mi. PAL 8:30a, Bishop's Close, 11800 SW Military Rd, Portland ($2/$0) 2nd meeting place 9:15 at trailhead ($2/$0)

Apr 07 (Thu) ­ Hike Wauna Viewpoint Apr 19 (Tue) ­ Hike Wind Mountain Area Leader: Diane N. 5 mi. 900 ft. [Easy] Moderate climb to view point Leader: Terry M. 5 ­ 6 mi. 1300 ft. [Moderate] Enjoy spring of the Gorge, then return via Eagle Creek and restored stretch of flowers & spectacular views from this former spiritual quest site. the Columbia R Highway State Trail. Drive: 100 mi. PAL 8:00a, After descending Wind Mountain, we will hike the surrounding 2nd meeting place 8:45a L&C ($10/$6) trails. Drive: 120 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:45a L&C ($12/$8 + bridge toll)

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LO Park & Rec. Hike & Ramble Schedule for Winter/Spring 2016

Apr 19 (Tue) ­ Ramble Mt Talbert Apr 28 (Thu) ­ Ramble Allium Hill Leader: Elaine M. 4.5 mi. 400 ft. [Easy] Enjoy a close­in, woodsy Leader: Claire P. 4 mi. 800 ft. [Easy] Delightful ramble through walk on one of the larger extinct volcanoes in the Boring Lava Oregon white oaks and ponderosa pines. Wildflowers (such as Field. There is a summit, a hidden cave, & several areas of oak balsamroot, lupine, Indian paintbrush, larkspur, and chocolate savannah restoration. This is an oasis in the middle of the urban lilies) should be in bloom. Drive: 150 mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd meeting eastside. Although most of the trails are fairly smooth, there is an place 9:15a L&C ($15/$11) easier trail for ramblers needing better footing. Drive: 30 mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a CFM ($3/$1)

Apr 21 (Thu) ­ Hike Wilson River / Keenig Creek Leader: Carolyn K. 5 mi. 800 ft. [Easy] This segment of the Wilson River Trail includes waterfalls, small creeks, second growth trees, old stumps, and nurse logs. Lunch near beautiful Wolf Creek. Drive: 120 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:30a SPS ($12/$10)

Apr 21 (Thu) ­ Ramble Sellwood Riverfront Park to OMSI Leader: Linda F. 6 mi. minimal [Moderate] Walk along the Springwater Corridor, Willamette River, and Oaks Bottom to OMSI, where we'll stop for a snack or lunch (no admission required). Drive: 12 mi. PAL 8:30a, No 2nd meeting place ($2)

Apr 26 (Tue) ­ Hike/Ramble Falls Creek Falls BOTH DEPART 8:00a Leaders: Barbara P.,Alan W. ,Anneliese E. Miles: ramble; 4.0 ,hike; 7.6 Feet: ramble; 800 ,hike; 1200 [ramble; Moderate ,hike; Difficult] Cross suspension bridges in SW Washington, close to Carson, to see forested canyons and one of the most powerful waterfalls in the state. Drive: 150 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:45a L&C ($15/$11 + bridge toll)

Apr 28 (Thu) ­ Hike Pup Creek Falls Leader: Michael 7.8 mi. 450 ft. [Moderate] Hike on Trail #715. The mostly forested trail is close to the Clackamas River for the first few miles, traversing a steep slope. There are burned areas and seasonal waterfalls along the way. After 3.5 miles, we take a right turn at a junction for Pup Creek Falls, which rivals the Columbia River Falls. Depending on the group size, we can do an in & out or a shuttle (450 ft of elevation gain). Drive: 90 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:30a CFM ($9/$7) NWFP required

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