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LO Park & Rec. Hike & Ramble Schedule for Summer 2016 LO Park & Rec. Hike & Ramble Schedule for Summer 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 "Summer 2016". For up to date information see www.lohikes.com and/or send an email ​ ​ request to [email protected] to receive weekly Hike/Ramble updates by 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 8:00a , 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. Rambles leave 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 "Meeting Locations Description" table below for details). 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 or have delayed start times, 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 Oregon trailheads. 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 MAY Joan B. Connie C. JUN Diane B. Jeanine T. JUL Diane B., Yvonne J. Dave & Toni B. AUG Vicci M. Ursula S. Page 1 of 8 LO Park & Rec. Hike & Ramble Schedule for Summer 2016 May 03 (Tue) ­ Hike Tom McCall/Rowena May 10 (Tue) ­ Ramble Willamette Mission St Leaders: Barbara M.,Phyllis R. 5.6 mi. 1280 ft. [Moderate] Park/Schreiner's Iris Garden Starting at Rowena Crest, hike up to Tom McCall Point, then Leader: Maureen B. 5 mi. 40 ft. [Easy] Ramble along the back down to Rowena Plateau for lunch and a hike through Willamette River. See what Jason Lee had in mind for the site of beautiful wildflower meadows. Great views, wildflowers, and his Methodist Mission. Listen to song birds and revere the largest maybe birds. Drive: 170 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting place cottonwood tree in the US. Lunch at the Schreiner's Iris garden, 8:45a L&C ($17/$11) with optional walk around the fantastic garden. Drive: 80 mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 8:45a WT ($8/$7 + $5 or State Park May 03 (Tue) ­ Ramble Banks­Vernonia Trail Pass/car) Leader: Sharon H. 5 ­ 6 mi. mostly flat. [Easy] Oregon's first "rails to trails" is a 21 mile path along former Burlington­Northern May 12 (Thu) ­ Hike Riverside Trail Railroad route from Vernonia to Banks. The improved trail is Leaders: Sharon W.,Jan D. 5.2 mi. 500 ft. [Moderate] Weave shared with bicycles and horses. A peaceful and historic spring through old growth forest along the Clackamas River. Pass walk passing streams, wildflower meadows, and trestles secluded beaches and cliff top viewpoints. Lunch at Rainbow overhead. Drive: 78 mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a Campground. Drive: 110 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting place SPS ($8/$5) 8:30a CFM ($11/$9) May 05 (Thu) ­ Hike Weldon Wagon Trail May 12 (Thu) ­ Ramble Elowah & McCord Creeks Falls Leaders: Barbara P.,Alan W. 5 mi. 1200 ft. [Moderate] Follow Leaders: Jim & Gretchen Y. 4 mi. 600 ft. [Moderate] Amazing popular trail used by 19th century farmers to get produce to Gorge views from top of the second highest falls in the Gorge. market. Wildflowers and Gorge views. Drive: 140 mi. PAL 8:00a, Drive: 105 mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:15a L&C 2nd meeting place 8:45a L&C ($14/$8 + bridge toll) ($11/$5) May 05 (Thu) ­ Ramble Wahclella Falls & Tooth Rock May 17 (Tue) ­ Hike Dog Mountain Leader: Jan M. 5.5 mi. 386 ft. [Easy] Park at Bonneville Fish Leader: Richard M. 7 mi. 2900 ft. [Difficult] Stretch your calves on Hatchery for a short walk to Wahclella Falls Trailhead. Hike this strenuous hike. Up the less steep trail, with a stop at Puppy upstream along Tanner Creek to thundering Wahclella Falls, a Dog Lookout, and on to the top of Dog Mountain. Lunch with the 2­mile loop. Look for water ouzels (birds that dive, then walk balsamroot! Return on the westerly, more gradual trail. Drive: under water to feed on insects). Proceed to Tooth Rock for a flat 125 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:45a L&C ($13/$7 + 2­mile loop with views of the Columbia River. Then, enjoy time at bridge toll) NWFP required the fish hatchery and view Herman (the Sturgeon). Drive: 100 mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:15a L&C ($10/$4) May 17 (Tue) ­ Ramble Wilson River/Forestry Center Leader: Penney H. 4 mi. 200 ft. [Easy] Along relatively flat trail May 10 (Tue) ­ Hike Klickitat River from Jones Creek Trailhead to Wilson Falls. Also explore the Leader: Dolores R. 6 mi. flat. [Easy] Hike along the Klickitat River Forestry Center. Drive: 156 mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd meeting place with views of the river and apple orchards. Lunch in Klickitat. 9:00a SPS ($16/$13) NWFP required Drive: 200 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:45a L&C ($20/$14 + bridge toll) May 19 (Thu) ­ Hike Wahkeena­Multnomah Loop Leaders: Dave & Toni B. 5.5 mi. 1600 ft. [Moderate] A waterfall­lovers hike, with as many as six beautiful falls. Will be many rest stops as we climb. Poles recommended. Drive: 90 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:45a L&C ($9/$3) Page 2 of 8 LO Park & Rec. Hike & Ramble Schedule for Summer 2016 May 19 (Thu) ­ Ramble Kenton to Columbia Slough Jun 02 (Thu) ­ Hike Angel's Rest Leader: Linda F. 4.6 mi. flat. [Easy] View wildlife in the city along Leader: Joyce B. 4.6 mi. 1500 ft. [Moderate] Nice forest trail with Columbia Slough. Option to take the MAX instead of driving. wild flowers to beautiful view point. Drive: 80 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd Drive: 30 mi. PAL 8:30a, No 2nd meeting place ($3) meeting place 8:45a L&C ($8/$2) May 24 (Tue) ­ Hike TBD Jun 02 (Thu) ­ Ramble Multnomah Plus Two Falls Changes; what hike is planned Leader: Doug H. 3.6 mi. 800 ft. [Easy] Starting at Multnomah Leader: Gilbert L. 12 mi. 1050 ft. [Difficult] Falls Lodge, over the iconic bridge (best waterfall view), TBD [ due to closure of Eagel Creek trail to Tunnel Falls, that switchback up to the next bridge, wander up past two more falls hike needs to be changed. See www.lohikes.com for latest to the intersection with the Wahkeena Trail, & then back the information on reschedule of hike, probably in the same general same way. Drive: 80 mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:15a area ] Drive: 111 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:45a L&C L&C ($8/$2) ($12/$5) NWFP required Jun 07 (Tue) ­ Hike Lower Lewis River Trail May 24 (Tue) ­ Ramble Rocky Butte Leader: Mickie C. 9.5 mi. Some ups and downs. [Moderate] Leader: Helen H. 3.5 mi. 480 ft. [Easy] Walk from the Grotto to Along a quiet part of the river trail that passes 1921 Bolt Camp the top of Rocky Butte.
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