Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation Hikes and Rambles Spring/Summer 2015 Calendar of Hikes/Rambles/Walks

Welcome to our Tuesday and Thursday series of day hikes and rambles, most within two hours of Lake Oswego. Information is also available at LO Park & Rec Activities Catalog . To recieve weekly News email send your request to [email protected].

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. Longer hikes, greater elevation gains or unusual trail conditions will be noted in the hike description. 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 5-7 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 West End Building (WEB), 4101 Kruse Way, Lake Oswego. Park in the lower parking lot (behind the building) off of Kruse Way. Individual hike or ramble descriptions may include second pickup times and places. (See included places table.) for legend. All mileages indicated are roundtrip. Second Meeting Places Code Meeting Place AWHD Airport Way Home Depot, Exit 24-B off I-205, SW corner of parking lot CFM Clackamas Fred Meyer, Exit 12-A off I-205, north lot near Elmer's End of the Oregon Trail Interpretative Center, Exit 10 off I-205, right on Washington Street to EOT parking lot by covered wagons Jantzen Beach Target,Exit 308 off I-5, left on N Hayden Island, left on N Parker, SE corner JBT Target parking lot L&C Lewis and Clark State Park. I-84 exit 18. SPS Sunset Plaza Safeway, Exit 67 off US 26W, NW Murrary Rd. at Cornell, SE corner of parking lot WT Wilsonville Target, I-5 Exit 286/Elligsen Rd east, NW corner Target parking lot. CLICK For a map of meeting places, WEB and Second Meeting Places.

HERE 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, lug-soled, 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 roundtrip. Park Passes Northwest Forest Park Pass (NWFP) may be required for each vehicle at selected trailheads in National Forests. 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. Hike/Ramble/Walks Calendar Month Days (select a day) MAY 5 7 12 14 19 21 26 28 JUN 2 4 9 11 16 18 23 25 30 JUL 2 7 9 14 16 21 23 28 30 AUG 4 6 11 13 18 20 25 27

MAY | Coordinators: Tuesday Joan Baldwin, Thursday Yvonne Jacobs MAY 5 - Hike Surveyors Ridge with Bald Butte Option Leader: Elaine McWilliams. 6 mi. 650 ft. [Moderate] Follow the ridge with ups &downs, car shuttle, & lunch spot with a great view. Scout report: Elaine says; Surveyor's Ridge is Easy but with Bald Butte, the hike is Moderate. Jaska & I will lead a car shuttle hike just over 4 miles along Surveyor's Ridge (south of Hood River). We'll initially gain about 200 ft to rimrock viewpoints, then enjoy the walk along the ridge, gradually losing 800 ft to the shuttle. Along the way, there are trillium, orchids, and loads of red currant, as well as a great lunch spot with Mt Hood and the Hood River Valley in front of us (as long as there's no snow as on scout day!!). Those who wish to achieve more can continue on the same trail, from the shuttle point, up Bald Butte and back (Round Trip 1.4 miles with 450 ft elevation gain). That trail and summit are plainly visible as you hike the 5 ridge toward the shuttle, so it may beckon to you!! For those who don't go up the butte, the shuttle (Tu) point has a picnic table and views (plus warm cars if necessary). Drive 170 mi. WEB 8:00a, 2nd Calendar meeting place 8:45a L&C ($17/$13)

MAY 5 - Ramble Camassia Natural Area Change notes: hike mi. & elevation, added 2nd meeting place Leader: Helen Hansen. 3 mi. 100 ft. [Easy] Enjoy the flowers, as well as views of the river and Mt. Hood. Scout report: Helen says, The ramble is 3 miles with an elevation gain of 100 feet. The ramble will be done before lunch. You will need poles for the mud. We will ramble thru Wilderness Park and a West Linn neighborhood before walking around Camassia. We will see Camas and other wildflowers. Drive 20 mi. WEB 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00am trailhead parking lot in Wilderness Park at Skyline Drive and Clark Street ($2)

MAY 7 - Hike Sand Lake Estuary Change notes: 2nd meeting place, driver $,NWFP required Leaders: Liz Miner & Jeanine Thoene. 6 mi. 80 ft. [Moderate] From Tierra Del Mar, trek through dunes & return via the beach. Visit Clay Myers State Natural Area. Bring binoculars! Drive 190 mi. Scout report: Liz says, 6 miles- easy hike. We will first visit Clay Meyers Natural Estuary, an easy 1.5 mile walk through salal, evergreen huckleberry and rhodys. We will pass the Lilian Parker Craft Waterway and hopefully see some sort of wildlife there. On the loop we will have low tide so we can see how the rise and flow effect the lake. With luck, the Bald Eagles and the Great Blue Heron will make an appearance. We will then retrace 2.8 miles by car to the Sand Lake Park and have 7 lunch at the Fishermans' Blocks. The view there is of the mouth of the Sand Lake and Great Pacific (Th) Ocean. We'll walk up and back the sandy beach watching for migrating whale, breathing the Calendar invigorating fresh ocean air and enjoying an occasional dune buggy sighting. Bring Binoculars! WEB 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:30a SPS ($19/$17) NWFP required.

MAY 7 - Ramble Lacamas Park Trail Change notes: hike elevation Leaders: Sandy Brooks & Connie Crow. 5 mi. 300 ft. [Easy] Fir forest, lake, canyon, creek, & waterfall. Scout report: Sandy B. says; Connie and I recently scouted this gorgeous trail on a light - rainy day. It is a moderate, 5 mile loop with 300 ft. elevation. Boots and poles are recommended for areas of slippery rocks and rooted trails. The Camas Lilies were spectacular, in full bloom hopefully until mid May. Waterfalls with unusual pocked marked rocks were gushing. Crossing over a dam, we will have lunch beside scenic Round Lake. Bathrooms are available at the lunch site. Drive 60 mi. WEB 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a CFM ($6/$4)

MAY 12 - Hike Wind Mountain Plus Change Notes: hike elev. Leader: Terry Morse. 5 mi. 1300 ft. [Moderate] Enjoy spring flowers & spectacular view from this former spiritual quest site. After descending Wind Mountain, hike surrounding trails. Scout report: Terry says; Wind Mountain plus 5 miles 1300 elevation. First we will summit Wind Mountain; a 1.25 miles 1100 ft climb to the summit. The trail is in good condition but steep with two short talus rock fields to cross. Please bring poles. As we climb we will see evidence of the Collins Point slide, a glacial slide started in 1700 which affects the terrain in the valley between Wind and Dog Mountain. The summit of Wind Mountain is believed to be a Spirit Quest site for Native populations beginning approximately 1000 years ago. The views looking east and west are spectacular. Bring a windbreaker jacket for the inevitable breeze that blows at the top. After descending we will hike on private property in forested canopy on trails and forest roads with 12 moderate elevation changes. (Tu) Drive 120 mi. WEB 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:45a L&C ($12/$8 + bridge toll) Calendar MAY 12 - Ramble Willamette Mission State Park/Schreiner's Iris Garden Change Notes: hike mi. Leader: Maureen Becker. 4.8 mi. 20 ft. [Easy] Visit nation's largest black cottonwood tree & site of Jason Lee's 1834 Methodist settlement along the Willamette R. Lunch in heavenly Schreiner's Iris Garden. Scout report: Maureen says, Hike 4.8 miles 20 foot elevation gain. Jason Lee's 1834 Mission may have flooded in 1861 but we are fortunate to have his spot. Walk through meadows and along the banks of the Willamette river that are fabulous for birding and a variety of native trees and flowers including the Mission Rose, camas, and the nation's largest black cottonwood. After our walk we will drive about 5 miles to the Schreiner's Iris Garden to have our picnic lunch in their splendid garden. (Extra credit for walking around the garden) Drive 80 mi. WEB 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 8:45a WT ($8/$7) SPP required ($5 per car).

MAY 14 - Hike Shellberg Falls Leader: Jeanine Thoene. 7.2 mi. 1000 ft. [Moderate] Santiam State Forest loop trail featuring 100 ft Shellberg Falls. A beauty of a hike! Drive 125 mi. WEB 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:15a WT ($13/$11)

MAY 14 - Ramble 3 Gorge Falls Change Notes: hike mi. 14 Leaders: Dave & Toni Baldwin. 3 mi. 610 ft. [Easy] View Horsetail Falls, Oneonta Falls, & (Th) Ponytail Falls. Scout report: Dave & Toni say; This Ramble is a moderate difficult hike of about 3 Calendar miles. Walking sticks are suggested. We'll take I-84 to exit 35 and follow it west, past Ainsworth State Park, to a parking lot beside Horsetail Falls. The trail head is right next to the falls. The trail turns back to the creek. We will go behind Ponytail falls. We have ruled out Triple falls, due to a landslide in late 2014 . The trail has been reopened however, we found it to be too treacherous for many of the hikers so we'll loop at this place and return to the cars beside the old highway where we will be able to view the impressive Oneonta Gorge. Drive 120 mi. WEB 8:30a, WEB 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:15a L&C ($12/$8) NWFP required.

19 MAY 19 - Hike Lewis River Waterfalls (Tu) Leader: Michael 7 mi. 500 ft. [Moderate] Photographer's paradise! Gorgeous hike with 5 waterfalls Calendar putting on their spring display. Old growth firs and cedars on a trail that gently follows the Lewis R. Drive 160 mi. WEB 8:00a, WEB 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:30a JBT ($16/$14) NWFP required.

MAY 19 - Ramble Minto-Brown Island Park Leader: Becky Richardson. 5 mi. Level [Easy] Follow soft surface trails hopefully to Willamette R (if not flooded). See ponds, field crops, & forest. Drive 80 mi. WEB 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 8:45a WT ($8/$7)

MAY 21 - Hike Fitton Green Natural Area Leaders: Sabine Dutoit & Sharon Hawley. 8 mi. 1200 ft. [Moderate] Oak woodland/mixed conifer area with wildflowers & view. Trail is part gravel road/part grassy. Drive 180 mi. WEB 8:00a, 2nd 21 meeting place 8:15a WT ($18/$17) (Th) Calendar MAY 21 - Ramble Cook's Butte & Stafford Basin Leaders: Mike & Carolyn Skolnik, Kelvin Ng. 5.5 mi. 315 ft. [Easy] Forest trail through Cook's Butte Park (Lake Oswego), loop through Stevens Meadows, and Stafford Basin Trail through Luscher Farm to admire the gardens. Drive 10 mi. No 2nd meeting place ($1)

MAY 26 - Hike Dog Mountain Leader: Diane Bradshaw. 7 mi. 2900 ft. [Difficult] Stretch your calves on this strenuous hike. Lunch with the balsamroot! Drive 125 mi. WEB 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:45a L&C ($13/$9 + bridge 26 toll) NWFP required. (Tu) Calendar MAY 26 - Ramble Wahclella Falls / Bonneville Fish Hatchery Leader: Sharon Hawley 3.5 mi. 600 ft. [Easy] Visit a spectacular falls, amazing basalt cliffs and an interesting suspension bridge. Then check out Herman the sturgeon and other fishes followed by lunch on the green. Drive 100 mi. WEB 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:15a L&C ($10/$6)

MAY 28 - Hike Bridge of The Gods to Gillette Lake Leader: Michael. 8 mi. 800 ft. [Moderate] Cross the Bridge of the Gods walking against traffic just like the PCT Hikers do (free). Then continue on a section of the PCT that few see. Lunch at Gillette Lake. No car shuttle or bridge toll unless you choose to drive across the bridge. Drive 100 mi. WEB 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:45 am L&C ($10/$6) 28 (Th) MAY 28 - Ramble Bridge of The Gods, PCT & Marine Park Calendar Easy. Leader: Ron W. 4.0 Mi. 500 ft. [Easy] Walk across Bridge of the Gods to WA then take PCT to Tamanous Tr which we follow to shuttled cars. Drive back to Cascade Lock’s Marine Park for lunch after a short ‘turn around’ the park & Thunder Island. If necessary, accommodation will be made for those who do not want to walk across the Bridge of the Gods. Drive 107 mi. WEB 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:15a L&C ($11/$7 + bridge toll for cars) Car shuttle. NWFP required.

JUN | Coordinators: Tuesday Dorothy Farmer, Thursday Joan Galbi JUN 2 - Hike Aldrich Butte - Cedar Falls Loop Leaders: Michael & Rex. 5.8 mi. 1700 ft. [Moderate] Great view from Aldrich Butte, explores a little known section of the Gorge between Table Mountain & Hamilton Mountain. Drive 100 mi. 2 WEB 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:45a L&C ($10/$6 + bridge toll) (Tu) Calendar JUN 2 - Ramble Shellburg Falls Leaders: Dave & Toni Baldwin. 2.8 mi. 410 ft. [Easy] Great way to spend a lazy couple of hours. Lots to see: cattle, sheep, & two pretty waterfalls. Drive 120 mi. WEB 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 8:45a WT ($12/$11) JUN 4 - Hike Herman Creek to Casey Creek Leaders: Elmer & Joan Galbi. 6 mi. 1200 ft. [Moderate] From Herman Cr Campground, along Herman Cr trail to beautiful falls on Casey Creek. Moderately difficult switch-backs first half mile. Rest of the way is gradual uphill walk through an old growth forest. Drive 105 mi. WEB 8:00a, 2nd 4 meeting place 8:30a CFM ($11/$9) NWFP required. (Th) Calendar JUN 4 - Ramble Gorge Sampler Leader: Doug Hawley. 4 mi. 700 ft. [Easy] Explore several waterfalls (including Bridal Veil & Latourell Falls) with a short drive between. Drive 90 mi. WEB 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:15a L&C ($9/$5)

JUN 9 - Hike Hole in the Wall Falls - Starvation Creek Loop Leader: Michael. 6 mi. 900 ft. [Moderate] Old highway trail from Viento State Park. Waterfalls & scenic views with some rocky trails. Great rewards for a little work! Drive 130 mi. WEB 8:00a, 2nd 9 meeting place 8:45a L&C ($13/$9) (Tu) Calendar JUN 9 - Ramble Baskett Slough Leader: Yvonne Jacobs. 4.2 mi. 200 ft. [Easy] Hike gently rolling hills among white oak trees. May see Dusky Canada Geese. Drive 110 mi. WEB 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 8:45a WT ($11/$10)

JUN 11 - Hike Cooks Meadow Leaders: Dave & Toni Baldwin. 7 mi. 1200 ft. [Moderate] Through woods then open meadow with wildflowers. Pleasant lunch spot has views of Mt Hood. Drive 174 mi. WEB 8:00a, 2nd meeting 11 place 8:30a CFM ($18/$16) (Th) Calendar JUN 11 - Ramble Gales Creek Leader: Connie Crow. 6 mi. 500 ft. [Easy] Amble through deep forest listening to the sound of the creek. Drive 80 mi. WEB 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a SPS ($8/$6)

JUN 16 - Hike King's Mountain Leader: Linda Folkestad. 5 mi. 2500 ft. [Difficult] Coast Range climb featuring views & abundance of wildflowers. Fairly rugged trail. Bring poles & lots of water. Wear good boots. Drive 102 mi. WEB 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:30a SPS ($11/$9) 16 (Tu) JUN 16 - Ramble Forest Park Extension Calendar Leader: Sharon Hawley. 4.2 mi. 300 ft. [Easy] Walk in a little-known section of Forest Park to the north of the main part. Our path is mostly wide forest road with a side trail through old growth. Limited trailhead parking. Call leader if another option is needed. Drive 50 mi. WEB 8:30a, No 2nd meeting place ($5)

JUN 18 - Hike Hardy Ridge Loop Leader: JeanineThoene. 7.5 mi. 1800 ft. [Moderate] From Beacon Rock St Park equestrian area. Views & wildflowers. Drive 100 mi. WEB 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:30a AWHD ($10/$8 + 18 bridge toll) Washington Discovery Pass required. (Th) Calendar JUN 18 - Ramble Elowah Falls Leaders: Jim & Gretchen Young. 4-4.5 mi. 600 ft. [Easy] One of the Gorges best waterfalls hidden in a canyon. May include part of new bike path to add a few steps. Drive 94 mi. WEB 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:15a L&C ($10/$6) SPP required. JUN 23 - Hike Cape Lookout Changes: leaders Leaders: Elmer & Joan Galbi. 5 mi. 500 ft. [Moderate] Cape juts out two miles into the ocean W of Tillamook. Hike through dense forest to open meadow near the coast. Great views of Haystack 23 Rock, Cascade Head, & Cape Foulweather. Drive 180 mi. WEB 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:30a (Tu) SPS ($18/$16) Calendar JUN 23 - Ramble Champoeg Bluebirds Leader: Helen Hansen. 5 mi. Level. [Easy] Enjoy a walk along the Willamette River in Spring. May see Bluebirds. Drive 40 mi. WEB 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 8:45a WT ($4/$3) SPP required.

JUN 25 - Hike Underhill Camp to 15 Mile Creek Leader: Terry Morse. 7 mi. 1500 ft. [Moderate] Enjoy a hike into the wild & scenic 15 Mile Creek. Through grasslands with wild flowers into forested creek. Car Shuttle. Drive 180 mi. WEB 8:00a, 25 2nd meeting place 8:30a CFM ($18/$16)

(Th) Calendar JUN 25 - Ramble Middle Salmon River Trail Leader: Joan Baldwin. 4-7.2 mi. 200-900 ft. [Easy] Riverside stroll among old growth forest to Rolling Riffle Camp. Option to continue another 1.6 miles uphill in rugged canyon to viewpoint and lunch stop. Drive 134 mi. WEB 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a CFM ($14/$12)

JUN 30 - Hike Silver Star Mt Leader: Barbara Manildi. 5.3 mi. 1530 ft. [Moderate] Take route from the north: Ed's Trail on the way up and returning on the old road. (Trail parallels the old road with several cross trails cutting over to it, in case you find the trail too steep or difficult.) Beautiful wildflowers and views. Extremely rough road requires high clearance vehicles. Drive 118 mi. WEB 8:00a, 2nd meeting 30 place 8:30a AWHD ($12/$10) (Tu) Calendar JUN 30 - Ramble Washington Park Rose Garden – Plus Leader: Penny Hill. 3 mi. 300 ft. [Easy] Leisurely stroll through the "other" part of Washington Park. We will stop & smell the roses, ramble past the reservoirs, ponder on the Holocaust Memorial, & have lunch at the amphitheater with possible outstanding view of Mt Hood. City parking fee $6.40. Drive 40 mi. WEB 8:30a, No 2nd meeting place ($4)

JUL | Coordinators: Tuesday Barbara Manildi,Becky Richardson, Thursday Connie Crow JUL 2 - Hike Lava Canyon Leader: Liz Miner. 7 mi. 1400 ft. [Difficult] Sheer canyon from 1980 mud flow. Water falls. Suspension bridge. 60 ladder on basalt wall. Climb ship rock. Douglas fir, alder, & maidenhair 2 ferns. Drive 180 mi. WEB 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:30a JBT ($18/$16) (Th) JUL 2 - Ramble Wildcat Mountain Calendar Leader: Becky Richardson & Carolyn Knutson. 4.5 mi. 800 ft. [Easy] New Douglas trailhead to McIntyre trail. Stunning viewpoint with a bench. Enjoy views W of Willamette Valley, & E across Boulder Canyon to Mt Hood. Drive 90 mi. WEB 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a CFM ($9/$7)

JUL 7 - Hike Neahkahnnie Mountain Leader: Nicole Rubel. 5.4 mi. 1450 ft. [Moderate] Ocean views. Drive 188 mi. WEB 8:00a, 2nd 7 meeting place 8:30a SPS ($19/$17) (Tu)

Calendar JUL 7 - Ramble Lookout Mountain Leader: Jeanine Thoene. 4 mi. 600 ft. [Easy] From old lookout, see every Cascade peak from Three Sisters to Mt Rainier— plus the Columbia R Plateau & the Badger Creek Wilderness. Spectacular. Drive 170 mi. WEB 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a CFM ($17/$15) NWFP required.

JUL 9 - Hike Horseshoe Ridge - Siouxon Creek Leader: Terry Morse. 6.5 mi. 2000 ft. [Difficult] Hike part of the ridge crest. 100-year old Douglas fir & western hemlock in the Yacolt Burn. Drive 130 mi. WEB 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:30a JBT 9 ($13/$11) (Th) Calendar JUL 9 - Ramble Mirror Lake Leader: Helen Hansen. 3.2 mi. 700 ft. [Easy] Enjoy a subalpine lake mirroring Mt Hood. Drive 90 mi. WEB 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a CFM ($9/$7) NWFP required.

JUL 14 - Hike Ape Canyon/Plains of Abraham Leader: Diane Nowicki. 11-13 mi. 1400 ft. [Difficult] Stunning views of Mt St. Helens. Wildflowers, old growth, views of Mt Adams, Mt Rainier, and the Muddy River lahar. Drive 175 mi. WEB 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:30a JBT ($18/$16) NWFP required. 14 (Tu) Calendar JUL 14 - Ramble University Falls Leader: Lisa & Bill Roberts. 5.6 mi. 300 ft. [Moderate] Hike a trail paralleling Elliott Creek that winds through second-growth forest. Lunch at or near University Falls. Drive 100 mi. WEB 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a SPS ($10/$8)

JUL 16 - Hike Upper Salmon Creek Leader: Yvonne Jacobs. 5.9 mi. 1200 ft. [Moderate] Among Douglas fir, huckleberry bushes, & rhododendrons. Drive 110 mi. WEB 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:30a CFM ($11/$9) NWFP 16 required. (Th) Calendar JUL 16 - Ramble Moulton Falls Leader: Meredith Millman. 5.4 mi. 260 ft. [Easy] Rails to trails grade along S side of the East Fork Lewis R. Through mixed forest. Over a high bridge. Lunch at picnic tables. Possibly visit Lucia Falls. Drive 100 mi. WEB 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a JBT ($10/$8)

JUL 21 - Hike Lolo Pass to Bald Mountain Leader: Meredith Millman. 7.5 mi. 1200 ft. [Moderate] Pacific Crest Trail & Timberline Trail to circle Bald Mountain with its steep meadow of wildflowers & views of Mt Hood. Drive 122 mi. 21 WEB 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:30a CFM ($13/$11) (Tu) Calendar JUL 21 - Ramble Little Zigzag Falls & Enid Lake Leader: Linda Folkestad. 4 mi. 600 ft. [Easy] Little Zigzag Falls is lovely & surrounded by deep forest. Continue on old Pioneer Bridle Trail to Enid Lake, then back. Drive 124 mi. WEB 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a CFM ($13/$11) NWFP required.

JUL 23 - Hike Tom Dick & Harry Leaders: Elmer & Joan Galbi. 5.8 mi. 1710 ft. [Moderate] Trailhead on Highway 26 just before Government Camp. Fairly easy trail through wonderful old growth forest to Mirror Lake. Climb up 23 to Tom Dick and Harry Lookout for a fantastic view of Mt Hood. Drive 125 mi. WEB 8:00a, 2nd (Th) meeting place 8:30a CFM ($13/$11) NWFP required. Calendar

JUL 23 - Ramble Eagle Creek to Punchbowl Leader: Vicci Martinazzi. 4.5 mi. 400 ft. [Easy] Along a lovely creek with waterfalls & basalt cliffs. Cable hand-holds along cliffs. Bring poles. Drive 100 mi. WEB 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:15a L&C ($10/$6) NWFP required.

JUL 28 - Hike Johnston Ridge to Harry's Ridge EARLY DEPARTURE 7:30a Leader: Dolores Rhodig. 8 mi. 1000 ft. [Moderate] Views of the Mt St. Helens crater, Spirit Lake, & surrounding area. $8 fee or Forest Service Senior Pass per person. Drive 240 mi. WEB 7:30a, 2nd 28 meeting place 8:00a JBT ($24/$22) (Tu) Calendar JUL 28 - Ramble Umbrella Falls Loop Leader: Barbara Manildi. 4.4 mi. 800 ft. [Easy] Through forest & meadows to Umbrella Falls for lunch, then back via Sahalie Falls. Should see some nice wildflowers. Drive 164 mi. WEB 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a CFM ($17/$15)

JUL 30 - Hike Newton Creek Trail Mt Hood Leader: Carolyn Knutson. 7 mi. 1400 ft. [Moderate] Elk Meadow trail to Timberline trail through woods, across small streams, and up to open rocks overlooking dramatic views of Newton Cr gorge & Gnarled Ridge. Lunch on Timberline trail or Newton Cr. Drive 130 mi. WEB 8:00a, 2nd meeting 30 place 8:30a CFM ($13/$11) NWFP required. (Th) Calendar JUL 30 - Ramble West Fork Falls Leader: Sharon Hawley. 3 mi. 400 ft. [Easy] Little-visited area on Mt Hood's S face above historic lodges. Walk on dirt road & lesser-maintained trail. Pretty waterfall. Drive 120 mi. WEB 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a CFM ($12/$10)

AUG | Coordinators: Tuesday Mickie Church, Thursday Kathy Bell AUG 4 - Hike Cooper Spur Leaders: Mary Clisby & Terry Morse. 8 mi. 2800 ft. [Difficult] Highest hiking trail on Mt Hood. Switchbacks up Cooper Spur to Tie-In Rock, with view from Mt Rainer to Three Sisters. An alternate hike is a 5 mile loop on the Timberline Trail. Drive 220 mi. WEB 8:00a, 2nd meeting 4 place 8:45a L&C ($22/$18) NWFP required. (Tu) Calendar AUG 4 - Ramble Lower Twin Lake Leader: Elaine McWilliams. 4.2 mi. 660 ft. [Easy] Climb to a peaceful lakeside spot for lunch, plus lounging or wading. Optional 0.9 mile stroll around lake. May see thru-hikers on PCT. Drive 120 mi. WEB 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a CFM ($12/$10) NWFP required.

AUG 6 - Hike Snipes Mt Trail EARLY DEPARTURE 7:00a Leader: Dolores Rhodig. 8 mi. 1700 ft. [Moderate] Along historlc cattle trail in Mt Adams wilderness with views & wild flowers. Drive 220 mi. WEB 7:00a, 2nd meeting place 7:45a L&C 6 ($22/$18 + bridge toll) (Th) Calendar AUG 6 - Ramble Lower Salmon River Leader: Julia Campbell. 5 mi. 100 ft. [Easy] Forested trail follows beautiful Salmon R through some old growth. Trail has some rocks & roots; may return on trail or road. Drive 100 mi. WEB 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a CFM ($10/$8) NWFP required.

11 AUG 11 - Hike Rhododendron Ridge (Tu) Leader: Terry Morse. 5 mi. 1000 ft. [Moderate] Enjoy a hike to former lookout on Hawk Mountain, Calendar through mixed forest and small meadows. Drive 210 mi. WEB 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:15a WT ($21/$20) NWFP required.

AUG 11 - Ramble Chocolate Falls EARLY DEPARTURE 8:00a Leader: Maureen Becker. 3 mi. 410 ft. [Easy] Hike through cool fir forest on S side of Mt St Helens to June Lake. Be awed by 40 foot waterfall that drops off the ledge of an ancient lava field. Drive 163 mi. WEB 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:30a JBT ($17/$15) NWFP required.

AUG 13 - Hike McNeil Point Leader: Rich Conser. 9.6 mi. 2200 ft. [Difficult] Scenic ridge on the W side of Mt Hood to one of the greatest wildflower sites in Oregon. Drive 130 mi. WEB 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:30a CFM ($13/$11) NWFP required. 13 (Th) AUG 13 - Ramble Oxbow Regional Park Calendar Leader: Sandra Jackson. 5.5 mi. 500 ft. [Easy] Explore the Sandy River delta (south of I-84, W of the river). Feel miles away from nearby civilization. Damage from the most recent flood (2012) shows why Lewis & Clark called this area "sandy." Drive 52 mi. WEB 8:30a, No 2nd meeting place ($6) SPP required.

AUG 18 - Hike Bird Creek Meadows Loop EARLY DEPARTURE 7:30a Leader: Diane Nowicki. 6.2 mi. 1000 ft. [Moderate] Views of Mt Adams, wildflowers, & waterfalls. Drive 227 mi. WEB 7:30a, 2nd meeting place 8:15a L&C *Please note that the last 11.5 miles of the drive are on gravel and badly rutted dirt road requiring a high-clearance vehicle. $5 Yakama 18 Nation parking fee. ($23/$19 + bridge toll) (Tu) Calendar AUG 18 - Ramble Little Crater Lake to Timothy Lake Leader: Jaska Thompson. 5.1 mi. 150 ft. [Easy] Annual Little Crater to Timothy Lake ramble. Mostly follows PCT thru woods with lake views. May see thru-hikers. Car Shuttle. Drive 140 mi. WEB 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a CFM ($14/$12) $5 campground parking fee for shuttle drivers.

AUG 20 - Hike Burnt Lake Trail Leaders: Nicole Rubel & Anneliese Einwaller. 8 mi. 1500-2370 ft. [Difficult] Wildflowers & views above tree line. Drive 118 mi. WEB 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:30a CFM ($12/$10) NWFP 20 required. (Th) Calendar AUG 20 - Ramble Pioneer Bridal Trail & Laurel Hill Leader: Sharon Hawley. 5.2 mi. 200 ft. [Moderate] Pleasant path through history from near Enid Lake to Road 30. Side trip crosses Hwy 26 to Laurel Hill, where pioneers had to winch their wagons. Car Shuttle. Drive 110 mi. WEB 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a CFM ($11/$9)

AUG 25 - Hike Barlow Pass to Timberline Lodge Leader: Rich Conser. 11.8 mi. 1800 ft. [Difficult] Start at Barlow Road & follow PCT up a ridge 25 above White R to Timberline Lodge and back. Great views. Drive 130 mi. WEB 8:00a, 2nd meeting (Tu) place 8:30a CFM ($13/$11) NWFP required. Calendar AUG 25 - Ramble Frog Lake Leader: Vicci Martinazzi. 5 mi. 500 ft. [Easy] Walk mossy forest paths E of Mt Hood to visit Frog Lake Campground & beautiful Frog Lake. Drive 130 mi. WEB 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a CFM ($13/$11) NWFP required.

AUG 27 - Hike Indian Mountain Leader: Lu Pinson. 9 mi. 1500-2370 ft. [Difficult] Fields of gentian and huckleberries along PCT from Wahtum Lake up to the old lookout. Views along the way & on top Drive 190 mi. WEB 27 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:45a L&C ($19/$15) (Th) Calendar AUG 27 - Ramble Timberline Lodge to Zig Zag overlook Leaders: Jim & Gretchen Young. 4.4 mi. 500 ft. [Easy] Nice Ramble along part of PCT from Timberline Lodge. Ends looking over Zig Zag Canyon with views of Mt Hood. Drive 136 mi. WEB 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a CFM ($14/$12) NWFP required.