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: | May 27, 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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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 - *FOCG MEMBERS ONLY EVENT*
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 - *SORRY, FULL - WAITLIST ONLY*
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 - *FOCG MEMBERS ONLY EVENT*
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 - *SORRY, FULL - WAITLIST ONLY*
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 - *FOCG MEMBERS ONLY EVENT*
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 - *FOCG MEMBERS ONLY EVENT*
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 - *FOCG MEMBERS ONLY EVENT*
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 - *SORRY, FULL - WAITLIST ONLY*
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 - *SORRY, FULL - WAITLIST ONLY* *FOCG MEMBERS ONLY*
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 - *SORRY, FULL - WAITLIST ONLY* *FOCG MEMBERS ONLY*
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 - *FOCG MEMBERS ONLY*
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 - *FOCG MEMBERS ONLY*
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 - *SORRY, HIKE FULL - WAITLIST ONLY*
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...
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 - *FOCG MEMBERS ONLY EVENT*
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 - *SORRY, FULL - WAITLIST ONLY*
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 - *FOCG MEMBERS ONLY EVENT*
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 - *SORRY, FULL - WAITLIST ONLY*
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 - *FOCG MEMBERS ONLY EVENT*
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 - *FOCG MEMBERS ONLY EVENT*
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 - *FOCG MEMBERS ONLY EVENT*
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 - *SORRY, FULL - WAITLIST ONLY*
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 - *SORRY, FULL - WAITLIST ONLY* *FOCG MEMBERS ONLY*
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 - *SORRY, FULL - WAITLIST ONLY* *FOCG MEMBERS ONLY*
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 - *FOCG MEMBERS ONLY*
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 - *FOCG MEMBERS ONLY*
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 - *SORRY, HIKE FULL - WAITLIST ONLY*
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.
