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.

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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)

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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. Enjoy views of Mount Hood, the Columbia Shelter & old growth woods. Start the hike and set up shuttle from River, and the Gorge. Drive: 30 mi. PAL 8:30a, No 2nd meeting Rd. 90. Car Shuttle. Drive: 180 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting place ($3) place 8:30a JBT ($18/$15) NWFP required

May 26 (Thu) ­ Hike Storey Burn Loop Jun 07 (Tue) ­ Ramble Oxbow Park Leader: Jeanine T. 8.5 mi. 1400 ft. [Moderate] In the coastal Leader: Sue B. 3.5 mi. 100 ft. [Easy] Along the Sandy River and range, with a mix of Douglas Fir, hemlock, cedar, maple, and through lush forests for a short, sweet outing. Metro entrance fee alder in Tillamook State Forest. Drive: 80 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd $5 per car. Drive: 80 mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:15a meeting place 8:30a SPS ($8/$6) L&C ($8/$2 + $5 entrance fee)

May 26 (Thu) ­ Ramble Moulton Falls Jun 09 (Thu) ­ Hike Dog River Loop Leader: Meredith M. 5.4 mi. 260 ft. [Easy] Rails to Trails grade Leader: Barbara M. 5 mi. 1000 ft. [Moderate] Up a along south side of the East Fork of the Lewis River. Through well­maintained mountain bike trail (very few bicyclists on mixed forest, over a high bridge, and lunch at picnic tables. weekdays) along the east side of Dog River (more like a creek), Possible visit to Lucia Falls. Drive: 100 mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd cross the river, & climb the ridge above E. Fork Hood River. meeting place 9:00a JBT ($10/$7) Follow an old forest road along the ridge, with a couple of side trips to viewpoints, back to the trailhead. Road should be cleared May 31 (Tue) ­ Hike Salmon River by June, though we may have to loop around some big fallen Leaders: Joan & Elmer G. 6 mi. 300 ft. [Easy] An easy, in­and­out trees. Drive: 190 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:45a L&C hike along the Salmon River. Mostly flat with a couple of uphill ($19/$13) NWFP required stretches. Drive: 110 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:30a CFM ($11/$9) NWFP required

May 31 (Tue) ­ Ramble Powell Butte Leader: Elaine M. 3.5 ­ 4 mi. 500 ft. [Easy] Through open fields and mossy forests, with ups and downs. The summit has mountain views. Observe the changes since completion of last reservoir. Drive: 40 mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a CFM ($4/$2)

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Jun 09 (Thu) ­ Ramble Sauvie Island to Warrior Rock Jun 21 (Tue) ­ Hike Surveyors Ridge Changes; Per car parking fee. Leaders: Jaska T.,Elaine M. 6 ­ 7 mi. 500 ft. [Moderate] Hike Leader: Kathy B. 6 mi. flat. [Easy] Walk out on a flat path to north on the ridge, with moderate elevation changes. Spring Warrior Rock and the lighthouse. Can return on the beach or flowers. Lunch with views of Mt Hood and the Hood River Valley. back along the path. Osprey sightings are common. Drive: 80 mi. At the car shuttle, there's an option to hike up Bald Butte and PAL 8:30a, 2nd meeting place Cracker Barrel Grocery, just to back. Car Shuttle. Drive: 170 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting place the left after crossing the Sauvie Island Bridge ($8/$0 + $10 per 8:45a L&C ($17/$11) car (purchase at Cracker Barrel)) Jun 21 (Tue) ­ Ramble Gales Creek Jun 14 (Tue) ­ Hike Saddle Mountain Leader: Jill H. 5 mi. 400 ft. [Easy] Gentle ramble in the Tillamook Leaders: Penney H.,Val G. 5.6 mi. 1700 ft. [Difficult] Great views Forest close to Portland. Drive: 85 mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd meeting on a clear day. There is some exposure, with metal fencing in place 9:00a SPS ($9/$6) some areas. Drive: 122 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:30a SPS ($13/$10) Jun 23 (Thu) ­ Hike Buck Mtn Loop, Silver Falls St Pk Changes; drive mi. & $ Jun 14 (Tue) ­ Ramble Champoeg Bluebirds Leaders: Val G.,Jan D. 6.2 mi. 800 ft. [Moderate] Explore Leader: Judy H. 4 mi. flat. [Easy] Explore historic state park with lesser­known area of Silver Falls State Park, through views of the Willamette, an old town site, birthplace of Oregon, second­growth Douglas Fir & Western Hemlock. Numerous deer, and BLUEBIRDS (probably). Many bird boxes were occupied in rabbits, beavers, chipmunks, squirrels, & birds. Trees will provide the past, especially at this peak time. Drive: 40 mi. PAL 8:30a, shelter from rain or heat. Drive: 126 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting 2nd meeting place 8:45a WT ($4/$3 + $5 per car) place 8:15a WT ($13/$11 + $5 per car)

Jun 16 (Thu) ­ Hike Larch Mountain Crater Jun 23 (Thu) ­ Ramble Lee Falls Leader: Jeanine T. 6 mi. 1300 ft. [Moderate] Circle the crater. Leader: Sharon H. 4.5 mi. 400 ft. [Easy] Explore the headwaters Potential views of surrounding mountains atop Sherrard Point. of the Tualatin River at a Falls with a popular summer swimming Sturdy boots and poles recommended. Drive: 90 mi. PAL 8:00a, hole. Limited parking at the trailhead, so carpooling is very 2nd meeting place 8:45a L&C ($9/$3) NWFP required important. Drive: 90 mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a SPS ($9/$7) Jun 16 (Thu) ­ Ramble Bagby Hot Springs Leader: Maureen B. 3.2 mi. 200 ft. [Easy] Through old growth Jun 28 (Tue) ­ Hike Silver Star Mtn via Ed's Trail forest of Douglas firs & red cedars along a branch of the Leader: Linda F. 5.2 mi. 1400 ft. [Moderate] One of most beautiful Collawash R. Search for possible elf and troll sightings. Optional hikes in Gifford Pinchot National Forest. See a floral garden and shower under the clean, cool waters of Shower Creek Falls. Hot exceptional views of Cascade volcanos. Drive: 124 mi. PAL spring bathing in rustic 8' long hollowed out cedar trees available 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:30a JBT ($13/$9) ($5 bathing fee). Drive: 150 mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a CFM ($15/$13) Jun 28 (Tue) ­ Ramble Wildcat Mountain Leaders: Becky R.,Meredith M. 5 mi. 800 ft. [Easy] Enjoy flowers and views. Drive: 80 mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a CFM ($8/$6)

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Jun 30 (Thu) ­ Hike Tillamook Head Jul 07 (Thu) ­ Ramble Tualatin Hills Nature Park Leader: Terry M. 6.3 mi. 1350 ft. [Moderate] Traverse across the LATE DEPARTURE 9:00a headlands between Seaside and Ecola State Park. Through Sitka Leaders: Nicole R.,Rita M. 3.4 mi. flat. [Easy] Cool summertime Spruce & hemlock forest. Occasional spectacular views of the walk to explore this 222 acre park's creeks, marshes, and beaver ocean. Of historical interest, these trails are remnants of routes ponds. Along wood chip and paved paths, across bridges & established by the Clatsop & Tillamook tribes and were used by boardwalks, and under tall trees. See waterfowl and wildflowers Lewis and Clark. Car Shuttle. Drive: 181.5 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd hiding amid native plants. Drive: 25 mi. PAL 9:00a, 2nd meeting meeting place 8:30a SPS ($19/$16 + $5 per car entrance fee) place 9:30a Tualatin Hills Nature Park, 15655 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton, OR ($3/$0) Jun 30 (Thu) ­ Ramble Mosier Twin Tunnels Leader: Nancy M. 4.7 mi. 900 ft. loss. [Easy] This scenic, paved Jul 12 (Tue) ­ Hike Ape Canyon/Plains of Abraham segment of the old Columbia River Highway goes through twin Leader: Diane N. 11 ­ 13 mi. 2000 ft. [Difficult] Stunning views of tunnels built to keep rocks from falling on cars & people from the Mt St Helens, Mt Adams, and the Muddy River lahar. Wildflowers, steep towering cliffs above. Grand vistas of the Columbia River old growth, and possible mountain goat sightings. Elevation gain below. Shade is limited; sunhats recommended. Short shuttle is very gradual. Round trip to Loowit Trail Junction and optional from Hood River to Mosier. Car Shuttle. Drive: 150 mi. PAL turnaround point is 11 miles; 13 miles round trip to Plains of 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:15a L&C ($15/$9) SPP required Abraham. Drive: 175 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:30a JBT ($18/$15) NWFP required Jul 05 (Tue) ­ Hike Tom, Dick, & Harry Leaders: Joan & Elmer G. 5.8 mi. 1710 ft. [Moderate] Begin with Jul 12 (Tue) ­ Ramble Trillium Lake a delightful hike through an old growth forest to Mirror Lake. Leader: Becky R. 6 mi. 700 ft. [Easy] Enjoy the lake & views. Continue on a well­marked but a bit more challenging trail to a Drive: 110 mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a CFM wonderful lookout point. Drive: 130 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting ($11/$9) place 8:30a CFM ($13/$11) NWFP required Jul 14 (Thu) ­ Hike Table Rock Jul 05 (Tue) ­ Ramble Jordan Covered Bridge & Wilderness Leader: Terry M. 7.6 mi. 1500 ft. [Difficult] On a clear day, this Trail plateau outside of Molalla offers views of ten peaks from Mt Leaders: Sharon & Bob W. 3 mi. flat. [Easy] Visit a beautifully Rainier to the Three Sisters. Drive: 108 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd restored covered bridge in Stayton, followed by a loop hike meeting place 8:30a CFM ($11/$9) through woods and along waterways. Drive: 110 mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 8:45a WT ($11/$10) Jul 14 (Thu) ­ Ramble Middle Salmon River Leaders: Jim & Gretchen Y. 4.3 mi. 250 ft. [Easy] A favorite place Jul 07 (Thu) ­ Hike Three Corner Rock with old growth forest & deep river pools. Start of the Leader: Yvonne J. 4.8 mi. 1200 ft. [Moderate] Well­graded climb Salmon/Huckelberry Wilderness. Drive: 106 mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd to Three Corner Rock. View of Mt. Adams. Drive: 141 mi. PAL meeting place 9:00a CFM ($11/$8) NWFP required 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:30a JBT ($15/$11) Jul 19 (Tue) ­ Hike Humbug Mountain, Clatsop County Leaders: Michael,Kathy B. 5.8 mi. 1100 ft. [Moderate] Head up a closed logging road just off Hwy 26, on a steady grade, passing plateaus with views. Hikers are rewarded with a view at the top that rivals the one from Saddle Mountain (which is right next door). Drive: 105 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:30a SPS ($11/$8)

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Jul 19 (Tue) ­ Ramble Lost Lake Jul 28 (Thu) ­ Ramble Umbrella Falls Loop Leader: Elaine M. 3.4 mi. 100 ft. [Easy] Enjoy forest, flowers, Leader: Judy H. 4.6 mi. 800 ft. [Easy] Wildflowers galore. Creeks lakeshore, and Mt. Hood views as we circle Lost Lake. The and waterfalls. Maybe bear grass! Drive: 150 mi. PAL 8:30a, driving route is ten miles longer than past Mt Hood but is entirely 2nd meeting place 9:00a CFM ($15/$13) paved. Parking fee $8. Drive: 190 mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:15a L&C ($19/$13) Jul 29 (Fri) ­ MEETING: Hike & Ramble Planning Meeting ­ Winter/Spring Jul 21 (Thu) ­ Hike Bald Mt from Lolo Pass TIME: 10:00a AT: TBD Leader: Meredith M. 7.5 mi. 1200 ft. [Moderate] Follow the Pacific Please join us from 10:00a to 12:00p to plan walks, hikes & Crest Trail and Timberline Trail to circle Bald Mt, with its steep rambles for Winter/Spring 2017. meadow of wildflowers & views of Mt Hood. Drive: 122 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:30a CFM ($13/$10) Aug 02 (Tue) ­ Hike Umbrella Falls Leader: Yvonne J. 6 ­ 7 mi. 800 ­ 1000 ft. [Moderate] Beautiful Jul 21 (Thu) ­ Ramble Cannon Beach trail near Mt Hood Meadows, with wildflowers and waterfalls. EARLY DEPARTURE 7:30a Drive: 136 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:30a CFM Leaders: Dave & Toni B. 3 ­ 5 mi. flat. [Easy] Casual stroll with ($14/$11) NWFP required beautiful views of Haystack Rock and the Needles. Drive: 170 mi. PAL 7:30a, 2nd meeting place 8:00a SPS ($17/$15) Aug 02 (Tue) ­ Ramble Crosstown Trails ­ Gov. Camp Leaders: Don & Linda G. 4.1 mi. 400 ft. [Easy] Through fir and Jul 26 (Tue) ­ Hike Northern Gales Creek pine forest from the east end of Government Camp. Loop back Leader: Michael 6.8 mi. 1500 ft. [Moderate] After washouts in for a pleasant respite from summer's heat. Drive: 130 mi. PAL 2007, this trail was rebuilt and reopened in 2012. Although now a 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a CFM ($13/$11) lush forest, it is the site where the 1933 Tillamook fire began at a logging operation. New trail has a gentle rolling grade, crossing Aug 04 (Thu) ­ Hike Boulder Lakes several creeks. Lunch spot with a view. Drive: 90 mi. PAL 8:00a, Leader: Linda F. 6.3 mi. 1100 ft. [Moderate] Stunning mountain 2nd meeting place 8:30a SPS ($9/$7) NWFP required lakes, firs, hemlocks, & lush high­elevation meadows. Great view from Echo Point. Drive: 162 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting place Jul 26 (Tue) ­ Ramble Lookout Mountain 8:30a CFM ($17/$14) NWFP required Leader: Elaine M. 3 mi. 570 ft. [Moderate] Ramble at a moderate pace up through meadows and woods with rewards of wildflowers Aug 04 (Thu) ­ Ramble Newton Creek and increasingly spectacular views. The summit overlooks every Leader: Joan B. 3 mi. 200 ft. [Easy] From Elk Meadows Cascade peak from the Three Sisters to Mt Rainier. Drive: 165 Trailhead, follow almost level wooded trail all the way to Newton mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a CFM ($17/$14) NWFP Creek. Lupine flowers. Ripe huckleberries should be ready for required eating. Leisurely lunch at the creek. Return along the "raging" creek. Drive: 130 mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a CFM Jul 28 (Thu) ­ Hike Elk Meadow, Mt Hood ($13/$11) NWFP required Leader: Carolyn K. 6.8 mi. 1400 ft. [Moderate] Cross rushing Newton Creek on logs, hike up through old growth trees, and into flower filled Elk Meadow. Lunch at the old shelter with views of Mt Hood. A classic Mt Hood Wilderness hike. Drive: 130 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:30a CFM ($13/$11) NWFP required

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Aug 09 (Tue) ­ Hike Timberline to Mississippi Head Aug 16 (Tue) ­ Ramble Little Crater Lake to Timothy Lake Leader: Gilbert L. 8.2 mi. 2900 ft. [Difficult] Follow Timberline Trail Leader: Elaine M. 5 mi. 150 ft. [Easy] Our fourth annual ramble to the Zigzag Canyon river crossing (which can be difficult, on this route. Possibly meet thru­hikers. After viewing the depending on snow melt), then off­trail up through heather to the picturesque Little Crater Lake, follow the Pacific Crest Trail base of Mississippi Head. Lunch on the high alpine treeless slope through the woods with lake views. The car shuttle meets us at with magnificent views. Alpine wildflowers should be at their Timothy Lake. Car Shuttle. Drive: 140 mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd zenith. There is the unrelenting uphill return, but the Southern meeting place 9:00a CFM ($14/$12) NWFP required Mississippi cliffs are worth this unique approach to the high alpine environs. Drive: 121 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:30a Aug 18 (Thu) ­ Hike Elk Cove CFM ($13/$10) Leader: Terry M. 9.2 mi. 2250 ft. [Difficult] Hike on the Elk Cove trail to a pretty, quiet meadow on the north flank of Mt. Hood. Aug 09 (Tue) ­ Ramble Sherrard Point on Larch Mt Drive: 190 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:45a L&C Leader: Sharon H. 3.5 mi. 900 ft. [Easy] August should provide us ($19/$13) NWFP required fantastic views. Park at the gate about two miles shy of the parking lot on top and walk up. The last bit is the steepest, so we Aug 18 (Thu) ­ Ramble Lower Salmon River Trail will set our pace accordingly. Drive: 90 mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd Leader: Julia C. 5­5.5 mi. 100 ft. [Easy] A wonderful shady meeting place 9:15a L&C ($9/$3) ramble on a summer day. Along a 40­foot wide clear mountain stream in an ancient forest. Huge Douglas fir trees, vine maples, Aug 11 (Thu) ­ Hike Sawtooth Mt fallen giant nursery logs, small sandy beaches, and deep green EARLY DEPARTURE 7:30a Changes; hike location, hike pools. Drive: 94 mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a CFM desc., drive Mi. & $ ($10/$7) Leader: Dolores R. 5+ mi. 1200 ft. [Moderate] Hike thru huckleberry fields to a craggy peak with views. We will have time Aug 23 (Tue) ­ Hike Soda Peaks Lake for berry picking. Drive: 220 mi. PAL 7:30a, 2nd meeting place Leaders: Val G.,Penney H. 4.4 mi. 1270 ft. [Moderate] Beautiful 8:15a L&C ($22/$18 + bridge toll) wooded hike in Gifford Pinchot Wilderness near Carson WA to swimmable Soda Peaks Lake. Through a meadow, up a graded Aug 11 (Thu) ­ Ramble Strawberry Island ridge for views, then down to the lake for lunch... Drive: 160 mi. Leaders: Nicole R.,Anneliese E. 4 mi. flat. [Easy] Explore woods, PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:45a L&C ($16/$10 + bridge toll) meadows, & old town on this island in the Columbia River just below Bonneville Dam. Drive: 110 mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd meeting Aug 23 (Tue) ­ Ramble Lower Twin Lake place 9:15a L&C ($11/$5 + bridge toll) Leader: Elaine M. 4.2 mi. 660 ft. [Easy] Follow the Pacific Crest Trail (with chance to meet thru­hikers), then drop to the lake for a Aug 16 (Tue) ­ Hike Observation Peak peaceful lunch. Optional .9 mile stroll around the lake before Leader: Richard M. 5 ­ 7 mi. 1400 ft. [Moderate] Up through the returning. Drive: 120 mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a forest to a viewpoint of Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens, & Mt. Adams. CFM ($12/$10) NWFP required On the trek down, if time & weather are good, possibly add one or more short side trails to additional viewpoints. Drive: 170 mi. PAL Aug 25 (Thu) ­ Hike Mt Defiance 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:45a L&C ($17/$11 + bridge toll) Leader: Joyce B. 5 mi. 1500 ft. [Moderate] Easy southern route NWFP required with views of 3 snow­covered mountains. Drive: 185 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:45a L&C ($19/$13)

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Aug 25 (Thu) ­ Ramble Cape Falcon Leader: Connie C. 5 mi. 300 ft. [Moderate] From Short Sands Beach, through old growth rain forest, to viewpoint overlooking the ocean & Neahkahnie Mt. Drive: 192 mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:00a SPS ($20/$17)

Aug 30 (Tue) ­ Hike Sheep Canyon Leader: Dianne F. 7.6 mi. 1900 ft. [Moderate] Along the western edge of Mt. St. Helen's blast zone. Old growth forests, desolated canyons, wildflower meadows, mudflows, and mud­dammed Blue Lake. Loop trail with great views. Drive: 157 mi. PAL 8:00a, 2nd meeting place 8:30a AWHD ($16/$11)

Aug 30 (Tue) ­ Ramble Dry Creek Falls Leader: Helen H. 4.5 mi. 710 ft. [Easy] Hike from the Bridge of the Gods, along the Pacific Crest Trail, to Dry Creek Falls. Drive: 100 mi. PAL 8:30a, 2nd meeting place 9:15a L&C ($10/$4) NWFP required

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