Spring & Summer Gorge Hike Schedule
Join Friends of the Columbia Gorge in hiking a new trail (new to you, at least) this spring and summer!
| Where: | Columbia River Gorge, various locations |
| When: | Mar 15, 2012 08:00 AM to Jul 15, 2012 05:00 PM |
| Contact: | Maegan Jossy |
| Email: | maegan@gorgefriends.org |
| On the web: | http://gorgefriends.org/event_calendar.php? |
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Thursday, March 15: Lend-a-Hand Stewardship at Lyle Cherry Orchard, WA
This beautiful property is part of our Gorge Towns to Trails project. Help us clear poison oak from the trail on this Land Trust Property with sweeping Gorge views. Learn about plans for the trail while enjoying early spring wildflowers. Sign up...
Saturday, March 17: Catherine Creek Wildflower Hike, WA
Moderate: 4-5 miles, 800-ft elev. gain
Kick off the hiking season with Outdoor Programs Coordinator Maegan Jossy on a leisurely hike across expansive slopes carpeted in early wildflowers. Sign up...
Sunday, March 18: GT2T Lyle Cherry Orchard, WA
Moderate: 6 miles, 1,400-ft elev. gain
Unbeatable Gorge views and early spring flowers are featured on this hike with Gorge Towns to Trails Project Manager Renee Tkach, where we’ll learn local history and plans for the trail. Sign up...
Saturday, March 24: Elowah, McCord & More, OR
Moderate: 4 miles, 300-ft elev. gain
Our 2012 hiking challenge, Waterfall Wanderlust, opens with Outdoor Programs Coordinator Maegan Jossy leading this hike to two waterfalls, Elowah and Upper McCord, plus short treks to Shepperd’s Dell and Bridal Veil Falls along the Historic Highway. Sign up...
Sunday, March 25: Starvation Creek Ridge Loop, OR
Moderate: 2.5 miles, 700-ft elev. gain
Following a less-common trail with leader Tom Kloster, we’ll visit three cascading waterfalls, learn about the mysterious Hole-in-the-Wall Falls, and hear about area history. Sign up...
Tuesday, March 27: Catherine Creek/Tracy Hill Loop, WA
Moderate: 5 miles, 1,250-ft elev. gain
Enjoy this outstanding wildflower trail on the sunny slopes of Tracy Hill with travel writer Craig Romano. Solo ponderosa pines and oak woodlands filled with songbirds accent the landscape’s beauty. Sign up...
Saturday, March 31: Stacker Butte/Dalles Mtn Ranch, WA
Moderate: 6 miles, 1,200-ft elev. gain
Look for the Dalles Mountain buttercup as we hike with leader Jeff Richard across sloping grasslands. Few trees on these wide open hills, so be prepared for great views, exposure, and wind. Sign up...
Saturday, March 31: Cascade Locks Hike, OR
Easy: 2 miles, little elevation gain
Hike with staff from the Port of Cascade Locks on a new family-friendly, multi-use trail in the heart of the Gorge. Port General Manager Chuck Daughtry and Special Projects Manager Holly Howell will share trail history and this Gorge town’s plans for its future. Sign up...
Sunday, April 1: Mosier Twin Tunnels Bike Ride, OR
Moderate: 14 miles, 200-ft elev. gain
Bike with Field Representative Peter Cornelison through the Mosier Twin Tunnels on this pedestrian-only stretch of the Historic Columbia River Highway. We’ll learn about current conservation issues as we ride from Hood River to Mosier and back. Sign up...
Sunday, April 1: Klickitat Mineral Springs, WA
Easy: 3 miles, little elev. gain
Join Sarah Wu and Nancy Allen of the Native Plant Society to hunt for a rare buttercup and enjoy other early wildflowers along the Wild & Scenic Klickitat River, where natural mineral springs bubble up out of old pipes. Sign up...
Saturday, April 7: Columbia Hills Petroglyph Tour & Horsethief Butte Pictographs, WA
Easy: Two walks, 2-3 miles, little elev. gain
Washington State Park Ranger Chon Clayton will share indigenous history of the region as we view ancient petroglyphs and rock images at Columbia Hills and Horsethief Butte, including “She Who Watches.” Sign up...
Saturday, April 7: Gibbons Creek Art Trail, WA
Easy: 2.75 miles, no elevation gain
Join naturalist Wilson Cady at Steigerwald National Wildlife Refuge, to learn cultural and natural history while viewing some of the 200+ bird species that live in this scenic refuge. Sign up...
Tuesday, April 10: Eagle Creek to High Bridge, OR
Moderate: 6.4 miles, 840-ft elev. gain
On this classic Gorge waterfall hike, leader Joan Carter will share stories about the 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps work at the campground. Sign up...
Thursday, April 12: Waterfall Photography, OR/WA
Easy: 1-2 miles, little elev. gain
Acclaimed photographer Peter Marbach will share the art and challenge of waterfall photography. Weather will determine which waterfall(s) we will visit. Short walks to falls; focus is on photography techniques. $15 fee at registration. Sign up...
Saturday, April 14: Cherry Blossom Hike & Wine Tasting, OR
Easy: 3-4 miles, 500-ft elev. gain
Stroll with orchardists Bob and Barbara Bailey through blooming cherry orchards at Orchard View Farms while learning sustainable farming practices. We’ll start at Dry Hollow Vineyards in The Dalles and conclude the day there with wine tasting. Sign up...
Tuesday, April 17: Triple Falls, OR
Moderate: 4.5 mi., 700-ft elev. gain
Join leader Jane Garbisch for this favorite Gorge hike. The well-graded trail passes through lush forests and canyons to four sparkling waterfalls. Sign up...
Thursday, April 19: Lend-a-Hand Stewardship at Mosier Plateau, OR
Roll up your sleeves and help eradicate teasel on this Land Trust property while enjoying sweeping views and wildflowers. Sign up...
Saturday, April 21: Mosier Plateau Wildflowers, OR
Easy: 3 miles, 400-ft elev. gain
Enjoy panoramic views from this prominent landscape above Mosier. Gorge Towns to Trails Project Manager Renee Tkach will lead us on a newly constructed trail, sharing history of this Land Trust property and further plans for the trail. Sign up...
Sunday, April 22: Memaloose Hills, OR
Moderate: 5 miles, 700-ft elev. gain
Explore the Memaloose Plateau with leader Debbie Asakawa, crossing flower-covered hillsides with breathtaking views of the eastern Gorge. Sign up...
Tuesday, April 24: Washougal Camas Patch, WA
Moderate: 7 miles, 400-ft elev. gain
This hike with leader Jim Daly will follow Lacamas Creek to sparkling waterfalls, Round Lake, and a blanket of blue lilies at the Camas Patch. Sign up...
Thursday, April 26: Gorge Towns to Trails Tour, OR/WA
Driving Tour with Short Walks
Executive Director Kevin Gorman and Gorge Towns to Trails Project Manager Renee Tkach will lead this tour and share the project’s vision, with stops at key properties, landscapes, and small Gorge businesses. $15 fee at registration for van rental. Sign up...
Saturday, April 28: Lend-a-Hand Stewardship at Cape Horn, WA
Plant native grasses and wildflower seed around the Nancy Russell Overlook at Cape Horn, while enjoying spectacular Gorge views. Learn the history of the Overlook and hear about plans for the trail. Sign up...
Saturday, April 28: Wildflowers & Wine Hike, OR
Moderate: 5 miles, 1,025-ft elev. gain
Development Director Sandy Wright will guide us through flower-covered hillsides at the Tom McCall Nature Preserve. After the hike, we’ll stop for wine tasting at Dry Hollow Vineyards in The Dalles. $25 fee at registration for van rental, wine tasting, and light appetizers. Sign up...
Sunday, April 29: Deschutes River Trail, OR
Moderate: 8 miles, 500-ft elev. gain
Leader Ross Edginton will lead us through this high desert landscape where the Deschutes approaches the Columbia River, to enjoy sweeping views, wildflowers, historic sites, and diverse geology. Sign up...
Sunday, April 29: Secrets of the Gorge Tour, OR/WA
Driving Tour with Short Walks
We’ll explore hidden history, hidden geology, and hidden beauties on this all-day tour with popular Gorge author Scott Cook. Expect numerous short walks to hidden Gorge gems. $15 fee at registration for van rental. Sign up...
Tuesday, May 1: Weldon Wagon Road, WA
Moderate: 7 miles, 1,340-ft elev. gain
Conservation Legal Advocate Rick Till will lead us up this historic wagon road and across wildflower fields and open oak woodlands. Sign up...
Friday, May 4: Tom McCall Wildflower Hike, OR
Moderate: 5 miles, 1,025-ft elev. gain
Nature Conservancy staff member Leslie Nelson will lead this classic wildflower hike, crossing flower-filled meadows dotted with oak trees. Sign up...
Saturday, May 5: Dalles Mountain Ranch, WA
Mod/strenuous: 7 miles, 800-ft elev. gain
Brilliant yellow balsamroot carpets the eastern Gorge hillsides on this hike with leader Jim Denton. This moderate hike involves one difficult rocky scramble. Sign up...
Sunday, May 6: Fisher Hill to Pitt, WA
Moderate: 8 miles, 100-ft elev. gain
Join Klickitat Trail Conservancy leaders at the peak of flower season on a level but rocky trail leading from the Fisher Hill bridge to the town of Pitt. One-way hike with shuttle return. Sign up...
Thursday, May 10: PCT to Greenleaf Overlook, WA
Moderate: 8.0 miles, 800-ft elev. gain
Pacific Crest Trail Association staff member Dana Hendricks will lead this hike through both forested and logged areas to Gillette Lake, sharing the history, status, and new plans for the PCT where it crosses private lands. Sign up...
Friday, May 11: Petroglyphs & Dancing Rock, WA
Two Walks: Easy, 4 miles, little elev. gain
State Park guides will lead us to ancient petroglyphs and rock images, including “She Who Watches,” and we’ll hike with Outdoor Programs Coordinator Maegan Jossy to nearby Dancing Rock to see traces of the ice age floods and enjoy abundant wildflowers. Sign up...
Saturday, May 12: Cascade Locks Bird Walk, OR
Easy: 1-2 miles, little elev. gain
Join bird enthusiast Delores Porch for several short hikes between Cascade Locks and Hood River. We’ll listen, identify, and increase our knowledge and awareness of birds that live in the Gorge. Sign up...
Saturday, May 12: Coyote Wall Loop, WA
Strenuous: 8.2 miles, 1,950-ft elev. gain
Leader Hal White will guide us through oak woodlands at the base of Coyote Wall, before we hike up to see stunning eastern Gorge views and then descend along the rim through flower-filled meadows. Sign up...
Sunday, May 13: Dry Creek Falls and Herman Creek Pinnacles, OR
Moderate: 6 miles, 950-ft elev. gain
Join Leader Billie Anger for a hike through lush forests to these fabled rock spires and enjoy the mid-season wildflowers along Herman Creek. Sign up...
Tuesday, May 15: Lower Falls Creek Falls, WA
Moderate: 3.4 miles, 650-ft elev. gain
We’ll follow leader Jane Garbisch on this gentle trail, crossing a short suspension bridge over a cascading creek on our way to the 220-foot, three-tiered waterfall plunging into the bowl below. Sign up...
Thursday, May 17: Lend-a-Hand Stewardship at Dancing Rock, WA
Help us remove skeleton weed, knapweed, and St. John’s wort at this beautiful Land Trust property. We’ll also check out a vernal pond and traces of the ice age floods, surrounded by incredible Gorge vistas. Sign up...
Saturday, May 19: Nick Eaton Ridge Loop, OR
Rugged: 14 miles, 4,000-ft elev gain
Climb along Herman Creek with Field Representative Peter Cornelison and Conservation Organizer Sam Lockhart to the crest of Nick Eaton Ridge, to a hanging meadow with breathtaking Gorge views. Sign up...
Sunday, May 20: Cape Horn, WA
Moderate: 4 miles, 1,900-ft elev. gain
Gorge Towns to Trails Project Manager Renee Tkach and partners from the Cape Horn Conservancy will share trail history as we hike through leafy forests up to panoramic views at the Nancy Russell Overlook. Sign up...
Wednesday, May 23: Multnomah Falls and Wahkeena Falls Loop, OR
Moderate: 4.8 miles, 1,540-ft elev. gain
We’ll follow leader Billie Anger on flower-lined trails past seven waterfall cascades as we hike this well-loved loop along Wahkeena Creek. Sign up...
Sunday, May 27: Klickitat River Bird Walk, WA
Easy: 1-2 miles, little elev. gain
Welcome the sunrise on an early morning bird walk with wildlife biologist and bird guide Tim Pitz. Learn bird species and their songs as we hike along the Klickitat River. Sign up...
Friday, June 1: Remember, Restore, Reconnect: Historic Columbia River Highway, OR
Driving Tour w/3 mi. hiking,700-ft elev. gain
Kristen Stallman from ODOT leads this “behind the scenes” tour of the Historic Columbia River Highway, sharing its history, design, challenges, and opportunities for the future. The hike will visit several waterfalls. $15 fee at registration. Sign up...
Saturday, June 2: Catherine Creek/ Coyote Wall, WA Stewardship Project
Celebrate National Trails Day with Washington Trails Association, helping to restore and improve trails in the Catherine Creek area. Sign up...
Sunday, June 3: Fort Cascades Historic Trail, WA
Easy: 1.5 miles, no elev. gain
Stroll this historic trail with Park Ranger Jesse Brownlee, learning about plants and animal species used by early settlers in this forested area. After lunch, we’ll take a tour of the Bonneville Dam. Sign up...
Tuesday, June 5: Dog Mountain, WA
Strenuous: 6.9 miles, 2,820-ft elev. gain
Enjoy beauty and solitude on this Dog Mountain hike with leader Karl Kratzer, where wildflowers and panoramic views will be magical on a quiet weekday. Sign up...
Friday, June 8: Beacon Rock Geology Hike, WA
Easy: 2 miles, 800-ft elev. gain
Leader Jim Chase will guide us up Beacon Rock and describe the epic geologic events that shaped the Gorge, following a 20-minute presentation on the ice age floods. Sign up...
Saturday, June 9: Hamilton Mountain, WA
Strenuous: 9.4 miles, 2,100-ft elev. gain
This rugged hike past Pool of the Winds with leader Dave Johnson features wildflower meadows and fantastic views from the top of Hamilton Mountain. Sign up...
Sunday, June 10: Dog Mountain/Augspurger Loop, WA
Rugged: 16 miles, 4,400-ft elev. gain
Hike through lush forests up to the peaceful solitude atop Augspurger Mountain, next to Dog Mountain, with Field Representative Peter Cornelison, to enjoy brilliant wildflowers and incredible views. Sign up...
Saturday, June 16: Larch Mountain Crater, OR
Moderate: 6 miles, 1,100-ft elev. gain
Outdoor Programs Coordinator Maegan Jossy and Conservation Organizer Sam Lockhart will lead this hike to the remnants of a long-silent volcano. Sign up...
Sunday, June 17: Whistling Ridge, WA
Strenuous: 8 miles, 2,200-ft elev. gain
Leader Jeff Richard and Staff Attorney Nathan Baker will guide us across this public land ridge, whose name is shared by a wind energy project that is proposed nearby. Sign up...
Wednesday, June 20: Angels Rest/Devils Rest, OR
Strenuous: 9 miles, 2,300-ft elev. gain
Welcome summer with leader Jim Denton on a hike to to fantastic views at Angels Rest, learning about forest ecology on the way to Devils Rest. We’ll pass cool waterfalls as we descend on a flower-lined trail. Hike one-way and return via shuttle. Sign up...
Thursday, June 21: Lend a Hand Stewardship below Mosier Plateau, OR
Enjoy sweeping views of the eastern Gorge as you lend a hand on our Land Trust property, removing blackberry and invasive grasses. Sign up...
Saturday, June 23: Steigerwald Kids’ Hike, WA
Easy: 2.75 miles, no elevation gain
Environmental educator Samantha Johnson will lead this exploratory hike on Gibbons Creek Nature Trail at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge, pointing out animal signs, special vegetation, and the wide variety of birds that live in the refuge. Sign up...
Sunday, July 8: Grassy Knoll, WA
Moderate: 6.8 miles, 1,000-ft elev gain
Follow leader Jim Chase along a gently rolling ridge carpeted with wildflowers, where we’ll enjoy sweeping Gorge views and learn about Big Lava Bed. Sign up...
Tuesday, July 10: Franklin Ridge Loop, OR
Rugged: 12 miles, 2,760-ft elev. gain
Leader Linda Hughes will lead this challenging hike up Multnomah Creek, passing several falls on the way to Franklin Ridge. Sign up...
Wednesday, July 11: Wahclella Falls Kids’ Hike, OR
Easy: 1.8 miles, 380-ft. elev. gain
Join environmental educator McKenzie Miller on this hike up Tanner Creek to Wahclella Falls. We’ll look for signs of wildlife on a scavenger hunt, spot aquatic insects in Tanner Creek, and explore plants with a magnifying glass. Learning, fun, and adventure! Sign up...
Saturday, July 14: Silver Star, WA
Moderate: 5 miles, 1,500-ft elev. gain
Hillsides carpeted with wildflowers lead to expansive vistas on this hike with leader Stephen Brown, following Ed’s Trail to the summit of Silver Star. Sign up...
Saturday, July 14: Table Mountain/Heartbreak Ridge, WA
Rugged: 8 miles, 3,200-ft elev. gain
This steep power climb up iconic Table Mountain with Executive Director Kevin Gorman provides 360-degree vistas from the flower-filled meadows at the top, including views of the Bonneville Slide. Sign up...
Sunday, July 15: Little Baldy/Bluff Mountain, WA
Strenuous: 10.5 miles, 1,800-ft elev. gain
Leader Jim Chase will take us to breathtaking views, lofty ridges covered in flowers, and cool enchanted forests as we hike this lesser-known trail near Silver Star mountain. Sign up...
Sunday, July 15: Cape Horn Loop, WA
Moderate: 6.8 miles, 1,600-ft elev. gain
Gorge Towns to Trails Project Manager Renee Tkach and Cape Horn Conservancy members will lead this loop hike to the Nancy Russell Overlook, and share area history and plans for the trail. Sign up...
This beautiful property is part of our Gorge Towns to Trails project. Help us clear poison oak from the trail on this Land Trust Property with sweeping Gorge views. Learn about plans for the trail while enjoying early spring wildflowers. Sign up...
Saturday, March 17: Catherine Creek Wildflower Hike, WA
Moderate: 4-5 miles, 800-ft elev. gain
Kick off the hiking season with Outdoor Programs Coordinator Maegan Jossy on a leisurely hike across expansive slopes carpeted in early wildflowers. Sign up...
Sunday, March 18: GT2T Lyle Cherry Orchard, WA
Moderate: 6 miles, 1,400-ft elev. gain
Unbeatable Gorge views and early spring flowers are featured on this hike with Gorge Towns to Trails Project Manager Renee Tkach, where we’ll learn local history and plans for the trail. Sign up...
Saturday, March 24: Elowah, McCord & More, OR
Moderate: 4 miles, 300-ft elev. gain
Our 2012 hiking challenge, Waterfall Wanderlust, opens with Outdoor Programs Coordinator Maegan Jossy leading this hike to two waterfalls, Elowah and Upper McCord, plus short treks to Shepperd’s Dell and Bridal Veil Falls along the Historic Highway. Sign up...
Sunday, March 25: Starvation Creek Ridge Loop, OR
Moderate: 2.5 miles, 700-ft elev. gain
Following a less-common trail with leader Tom Kloster, we’ll visit three cascading waterfalls, learn about the mysterious Hole-in-the-Wall Falls, and hear about area history. Sign up...
Tuesday, March 27: Catherine Creek/Tracy Hill Loop, WA
Moderate: 5 miles, 1,250-ft elev. gain
Enjoy this outstanding wildflower trail on the sunny slopes of Tracy Hill with travel writer Craig Romano. Solo ponderosa pines and oak woodlands filled with songbirds accent the landscape’s beauty. Sign up...
Saturday, March 31: Stacker Butte/Dalles Mtn Ranch, WA
Moderate: 6 miles, 1,200-ft elev. gain
Look for the Dalles Mountain buttercup as we hike with leader Jeff Richard across sloping grasslands. Few trees on these wide open hills, so be prepared for great views, exposure, and wind. Sign up...
Saturday, March 31: Cascade Locks Hike, OR
Easy: 2 miles, little elevation gain
Hike with staff from the Port of Cascade Locks on a new family-friendly, multi-use trail in the heart of the Gorge. Port General Manager Chuck Daughtry and Special Projects Manager Holly Howell will share trail history and this Gorge town’s plans for its future. Sign up...
Sunday, April 1: Mosier Twin Tunnels Bike Ride, OR
Moderate: 14 miles, 200-ft elev. gain
Bike with Field Representative Peter Cornelison through the Mosier Twin Tunnels on this pedestrian-only stretch of the Historic Columbia River Highway. We’ll learn about current conservation issues as we ride from Hood River to Mosier and back. Sign up...
Sunday, April 1: Klickitat Mineral Springs, WA
Easy: 3 miles, little elev. gain
Join Sarah Wu and Nancy Allen of the Native Plant Society to hunt for a rare buttercup and enjoy other early wildflowers along the Wild & Scenic Klickitat River, where natural mineral springs bubble up out of old pipes. Sign up...
Saturday, April 7: Columbia Hills Petroglyph Tour & Horsethief Butte Pictographs, WA
Easy: Two walks, 2-3 miles, little elev. gain
Washington State Park Ranger Chon Clayton will share indigenous history of the region as we view ancient petroglyphs and rock images at Columbia Hills and Horsethief Butte, including “She Who Watches.” Sign up...
Saturday, April 7: Gibbons Creek Art Trail, WA
Easy: 2.75 miles, no elevation gain
Join naturalist Wilson Cady at Steigerwald National Wildlife Refuge, to learn cultural and natural history while viewing some of the 200+ bird species that live in this scenic refuge. Sign up...
Tuesday, April 10: Eagle Creek to High Bridge, OR
Moderate: 6.4 miles, 840-ft elev. gain
On this classic Gorge waterfall hike, leader Joan Carter will share stories about the 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps work at the campground. Sign up...
Thursday, April 12: Waterfall Photography, OR/WA
Easy: 1-2 miles, little elev. gain
Acclaimed photographer Peter Marbach will share the art and challenge of waterfall photography. Weather will determine which waterfall(s) we will visit. Short walks to falls; focus is on photography techniques. $15 fee at registration. Sign up...
Saturday, April 14: Cherry Blossom Hike & Wine Tasting, OR
Easy: 3-4 miles, 500-ft elev. gain
Stroll with orchardists Bob and Barbara Bailey through blooming cherry orchards at Orchard View Farms while learning sustainable farming practices. We’ll start at Dry Hollow Vineyards in The Dalles and conclude the day there with wine tasting. Sign up...
Tuesday, April 17: Triple Falls, OR
Moderate: 4.5 mi., 700-ft elev. gain
Join leader Jane Garbisch for this favorite Gorge hike. The well-graded trail passes through lush forests and canyons to four sparkling waterfalls. Sign up...
Thursday, April 19: Lend-a-Hand Stewardship at Mosier Plateau, OR
Roll up your sleeves and help eradicate teasel on this Land Trust property while enjoying sweeping views and wildflowers. Sign up...
Saturday, April 21: Mosier Plateau Wildflowers, OR
Easy: 3 miles, 400-ft elev. gain
Enjoy panoramic views from this prominent landscape above Mosier. Gorge Towns to Trails Project Manager Renee Tkach will lead us on a newly constructed trail, sharing history of this Land Trust property and further plans for the trail. Sign up...
Sunday, April 22: Memaloose Hills, OR
Moderate: 5 miles, 700-ft elev. gain
Explore the Memaloose Plateau with leader Debbie Asakawa, crossing flower-covered hillsides with breathtaking views of the eastern Gorge. Sign up...
Tuesday, April 24: Washougal Camas Patch, WA
Moderate: 7 miles, 400-ft elev. gain
This hike with leader Jim Daly will follow Lacamas Creek to sparkling waterfalls, Round Lake, and a blanket of blue lilies at the Camas Patch. Sign up...
Thursday, April 26: Gorge Towns to Trails Tour, OR/WA
Driving Tour with Short Walks
Executive Director Kevin Gorman and Gorge Towns to Trails Project Manager Renee Tkach will lead this tour and share the project’s vision, with stops at key properties, landscapes, and small Gorge businesses. $15 fee at registration for van rental. Sign up...
Saturday, April 28: Lend-a-Hand Stewardship at Cape Horn, WA
Plant native grasses and wildflower seed around the Nancy Russell Overlook at Cape Horn, while enjoying spectacular Gorge views. Learn the history of the Overlook and hear about plans for the trail. Sign up...
Saturday, April 28: Wildflowers & Wine Hike, OR
Moderate: 5 miles, 1,025-ft elev. gain
Development Director Sandy Wright will guide us through flower-covered hillsides at the Tom McCall Nature Preserve. After the hike, we’ll stop for wine tasting at Dry Hollow Vineyards in The Dalles. $25 fee at registration for van rental, wine tasting, and light appetizers. Sign up...
Sunday, April 29: Deschutes River Trail, OR
Moderate: 8 miles, 500-ft elev. gain
Leader Ross Edginton will lead us through this high desert landscape where the Deschutes approaches the Columbia River, to enjoy sweeping views, wildflowers, historic sites, and diverse geology. Sign up...
Sunday, April 29: Secrets of the Gorge Tour, OR/WA
Driving Tour with Short Walks
We’ll explore hidden history, hidden geology, and hidden beauties on this all-day tour with popular Gorge author Scott Cook. Expect numerous short walks to hidden Gorge gems. $15 fee at registration for van rental. Sign up...
Tuesday, May 1: Weldon Wagon Road, WA
Moderate: 7 miles, 1,340-ft elev. gain
Conservation Legal Advocate Rick Till will lead us up this historic wagon road and across wildflower fields and open oak woodlands. Sign up...
Friday, May 4: Tom McCall Wildflower Hike, OR
Moderate: 5 miles, 1,025-ft elev. gain
Nature Conservancy staff member Leslie Nelson will lead this classic wildflower hike, crossing flower-filled meadows dotted with oak trees. Sign up...
Saturday, May 5: Dalles Mountain Ranch, WA
Mod/strenuous: 7 miles, 800-ft elev. gain
Brilliant yellow balsamroot carpets the eastern Gorge hillsides on this hike with leader Jim Denton. This moderate hike involves one difficult rocky scramble. Sign up...
Sunday, May 6: Fisher Hill to Pitt, WA
Moderate: 8 miles, 100-ft elev. gain
Join Klickitat Trail Conservancy leaders at the peak of flower season on a level but rocky trail leading from the Fisher Hill bridge to the town of Pitt. One-way hike with shuttle return. Sign up...
Thursday, May 10: PCT to Greenleaf Overlook, WA
Moderate: 8.0 miles, 800-ft elev. gain
Pacific Crest Trail Association staff member Dana Hendricks will lead this hike through both forested and logged areas to Gillette Lake, sharing the history, status, and new plans for the PCT where it crosses private lands. Sign up...
Friday, May 11: Petroglyphs & Dancing Rock, WA
Two Walks: Easy, 4 miles, little elev. gain
State Park guides will lead us to ancient petroglyphs and rock images, including “She Who Watches,” and we’ll hike with Outdoor Programs Coordinator Maegan Jossy to nearby Dancing Rock to see traces of the ice age floods and enjoy abundant wildflowers. Sign up...
Saturday, May 12: Cascade Locks Bird Walk, OR
Easy: 1-2 miles, little elev. gain
Join bird enthusiast Delores Porch for several short hikes between Cascade Locks and Hood River. We’ll listen, identify, and increase our knowledge and awareness of birds that live in the Gorge. Sign up...
Saturday, May 12: Coyote Wall Loop, WA
Strenuous: 8.2 miles, 1,950-ft elev. gain
Leader Hal White will guide us through oak woodlands at the base of Coyote Wall, before we hike up to see stunning eastern Gorge views and then descend along the rim through flower-filled meadows. Sign up...
Sunday, May 13: Dry Creek Falls and Herman Creek Pinnacles, OR
Moderate: 6 miles, 950-ft elev. gain
Join Leader Billie Anger for a hike through lush forests to these fabled rock spires and enjoy the mid-season wildflowers along Herman Creek. Sign up...
Tuesday, May 15: Lower Falls Creek Falls, WA
Moderate: 3.4 miles, 650-ft elev. gain
We’ll follow leader Jane Garbisch on this gentle trail, crossing a short suspension bridge over a cascading creek on our way to the 220-foot, three-tiered waterfall plunging into the bowl below. Sign up...
Thursday, May 17: Lend-a-Hand Stewardship at Dancing Rock, WA
Help us remove skeleton weed, knapweed, and St. John’s wort at this beautiful Land Trust property. We’ll also check out a vernal pond and traces of the ice age floods, surrounded by incredible Gorge vistas. Sign up...
Saturday, May 19: Nick Eaton Ridge Loop, OR
Rugged: 14 miles, 4,000-ft elev gain
Climb along Herman Creek with Field Representative Peter Cornelison and Conservation Organizer Sam Lockhart to the crest of Nick Eaton Ridge, to a hanging meadow with breathtaking Gorge views. Sign up...
Sunday, May 20: Cape Horn, WA
Moderate: 4 miles, 1,900-ft elev. gain
Gorge Towns to Trails Project Manager Renee Tkach and partners from the Cape Horn Conservancy will share trail history as we hike through leafy forests up to panoramic views at the Nancy Russell Overlook. Sign up...
Wednesday, May 23: Multnomah Falls and Wahkeena Falls Loop, OR
Moderate: 4.8 miles, 1,540-ft elev. gain
We’ll follow leader Billie Anger on flower-lined trails past seven waterfall cascades as we hike this well-loved loop along Wahkeena Creek. Sign up...
Sunday, May 27: Klickitat River Bird Walk, WA
Easy: 1-2 miles, little elev. gain
Welcome the sunrise on an early morning bird walk with wildlife biologist and bird guide Tim Pitz. Learn bird species and their songs as we hike along the Klickitat River. Sign up...
Friday, June 1: Remember, Restore, Reconnect: Historic Columbia River Highway, OR
Driving Tour w/3 mi. hiking,700-ft elev. gain
Kristen Stallman from ODOT leads this “behind the scenes” tour of the Historic Columbia River Highway, sharing its history, design, challenges, and opportunities for the future. The hike will visit several waterfalls. $15 fee at registration. Sign up...
Saturday, June 2: Catherine Creek/ Coyote Wall, WA Stewardship Project
Celebrate National Trails Day with Washington Trails Association, helping to restore and improve trails in the Catherine Creek area. Sign up...
Sunday, June 3: Fort Cascades Historic Trail, WA
Easy: 1.5 miles, no elev. gain
Stroll this historic trail with Park Ranger Jesse Brownlee, learning about plants and animal species used by early settlers in this forested area. After lunch, we’ll take a tour of the Bonneville Dam. Sign up...
Tuesday, June 5: Dog Mountain, WA
Strenuous: 6.9 miles, 2,820-ft elev. gain
Enjoy beauty and solitude on this Dog Mountain hike with leader Karl Kratzer, where wildflowers and panoramic views will be magical on a quiet weekday. Sign up...
Friday, June 8: Beacon Rock Geology Hike, WA
Easy: 2 miles, 800-ft elev. gain
Leader Jim Chase will guide us up Beacon Rock and describe the epic geologic events that shaped the Gorge, following a 20-minute presentation on the ice age floods. Sign up...
Saturday, June 9: Hamilton Mountain, WA
Strenuous: 9.4 miles, 2,100-ft elev. gain
This rugged hike past Pool of the Winds with leader Dave Johnson features wildflower meadows and fantastic views from the top of Hamilton Mountain. Sign up...
Sunday, June 10: Dog Mountain/Augspurger Loop, WA
Rugged: 16 miles, 4,400-ft elev. gain
Hike through lush forests up to the peaceful solitude atop Augspurger Mountain, next to Dog Mountain, with Field Representative Peter Cornelison, to enjoy brilliant wildflowers and incredible views. Sign up...
Saturday, June 16: Larch Mountain Crater, OR
Moderate: 6 miles, 1,100-ft elev. gain
Outdoor Programs Coordinator Maegan Jossy and Conservation Organizer Sam Lockhart will lead this hike to the remnants of a long-silent volcano. Sign up...
Sunday, June 17: Whistling Ridge, WA
Strenuous: 8 miles, 2,200-ft elev. gain
Leader Jeff Richard and Staff Attorney Nathan Baker will guide us across this public land ridge, whose name is shared by a wind energy project that is proposed nearby. Sign up...
Wednesday, June 20: Angels Rest/Devils Rest, OR
Strenuous: 9 miles, 2,300-ft elev. gain
Welcome summer with leader Jim Denton on a hike to to fantastic views at Angels Rest, learning about forest ecology on the way to Devils Rest. We’ll pass cool waterfalls as we descend on a flower-lined trail. Hike one-way and return via shuttle. Sign up...
Thursday, June 21: Lend a Hand Stewardship below Mosier Plateau, OR
Enjoy sweeping views of the eastern Gorge as you lend a hand on our Land Trust property, removing blackberry and invasive grasses. Sign up...
Saturday, June 23: Steigerwald Kids’ Hike, WA
Easy: 2.75 miles, no elevation gain
Environmental educator Samantha Johnson will lead this exploratory hike on Gibbons Creek Nature Trail at Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge, pointing out animal signs, special vegetation, and the wide variety of birds that live in the refuge. Sign up...
Sunday, July 8: Grassy Knoll, WA
Moderate: 6.8 miles, 1,000-ft elev gain
Follow leader Jim Chase along a gently rolling ridge carpeted with wildflowers, where we’ll enjoy sweeping Gorge views and learn about Big Lava Bed. Sign up...
Tuesday, July 10: Franklin Ridge Loop, OR
Rugged: 12 miles, 2,760-ft elev. gain
Leader Linda Hughes will lead this challenging hike up Multnomah Creek, passing several falls on the way to Franklin Ridge. Sign up...
Wednesday, July 11: Wahclella Falls Kids’ Hike, OR
Easy: 1.8 miles, 380-ft. elev. gain
Join environmental educator McKenzie Miller on this hike up Tanner Creek to Wahclella Falls. We’ll look for signs of wildlife on a scavenger hunt, spot aquatic insects in Tanner Creek, and explore plants with a magnifying glass. Learning, fun, and adventure! Sign up...
Saturday, July 14: Silver Star, WA
Moderate: 5 miles, 1,500-ft elev. gain
Hillsides carpeted with wildflowers lead to expansive vistas on this hike with leader Stephen Brown, following Ed’s Trail to the summit of Silver Star. Sign up...
Saturday, July 14: Table Mountain/Heartbreak Ridge, WA
Rugged: 8 miles, 3,200-ft elev. gain
This steep power climb up iconic Table Mountain with Executive Director Kevin Gorman provides 360-degree vistas from the flower-filled meadows at the top, including views of the Bonneville Slide. Sign up...
Sunday, July 15: Little Baldy/Bluff Mountain, WA
Strenuous: 10.5 miles, 1,800-ft elev. gain
Leader Jim Chase will take us to breathtaking views, lofty ridges covered in flowers, and cool enchanted forests as we hike this lesser-known trail near Silver Star mountain. Sign up...
Sunday, July 15: Cape Horn Loop, WA
Moderate: 6.8 miles, 1,600-ft elev. gain
Gorge Towns to Trails Project Manager Renee Tkach and Cape Horn Conservancy members will lead this loop hike to the Nancy Russell Overlook, and share area history and plans for the trail. Sign up...
Registration tips:
- All trips require registration, and some are reserved for Friends of the Columbia Gorge members only.
- Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with meeting time and location.
- Hikes usually leave from our carpool site, Gateway Transit Center, between 8-9 AM, and return no later than 5 PM
- Due to the popularity of our hikes and as a courtesy to others, we urge you to only sign up if you are sure you will attend.
- Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with meeting time and location.
- Hikes usually leave from our carpool site, Gateway Transit Center, between 8-9 AM, and return no later than 5 PM
- Due to the popularity of our hikes and as a courtesy to others, we urge you to only sign up if you are sure you will attend.
CANCELLATIONS:
Change in plans? Need to withdraw from a hike? Please email or call Maegan at (503) 241-3762, extension 103, since you cannot withdraw online.
