A hike on a network of trails in dense forest, passing some waterfalls on the creek, going alongside Round Lake, and enjoying the April blooming of the famous Camas Lilies.  Meet at 9:00 at the trailhead in Camas on NE 3^rd Avenue. Traveling east from downtown Camas the trailhead entrance is on the left after you pass Louis Brock Park on the right on NE 3^rd Avenue.

• Trail Stats:  Moderate 4 miles, 400’ elevation gain

• Hike Leader: Cathy Darragh

• Carpooling Fee: No organized carpooling

• Trailhead: Lacamas Park on NE 3^rd Avenue, Camas

• Parking Pass: None

A hike on a network of trails in dense forest, passing some waterfalls on the creek, going alongside Round Lake, and enjoying the April blooming of the famous Camas Lilies.  Meet at 9:00 at the trailhead in Camas on NE 3^rd Avenue. Traveling east from downtown Camas the trailhead entrance is on the left after you pass Louis Brock Park on the right on NE 3^rd Avenue.

• Trail Stats:  Moderate 4 miles, 400’ elevation gain

• Hike Leader: Cathy Darragh

• Carpooling Fee: No organized carpooling

• Trailhead: Lacamas Park on NE 3^rd Avenue, Camas

• Parking Pass: None

This is an urban hike around the lake in a beautiful park setting with blooming rhododendrons, a Japanese garden, and more.  Meet at 10:00 at Washington Way and Kessler in Longview.  Park along Kessler Blvd. near the Washington Way intersection. After the hike a suggestion is to stop for lunch at McMenamins in Kalama, walk along the riverwalk, and visit the museum there.

• Trail Stats: Easy 3.6 miles, no elevation gain

• Hike Leader: Josie Wells

• Carpooling Fee: No organized carpooling

• Trailhead: Lake Sacajawea, Longview at Washington Way and Kessler Blvd.

• Parking Pass: None

On this Columbia Gorge hike, we will first walk down to Bridal Veil Falls and back up to complete the flat Overlook Loop for 1.1 miles. Then it is on to Latourell Falls for a moderate 2.3-mile loop with 600 ft. in elevation gain. The falls plunge 249 feet over an eroded lava flow.  Meet at 8:30 Fred Meyers (11325 SE Mill Plain Blvd, SW side by gas station).

• Trail Stats: Moderate 3.4 miles, 600’ elevation gain

• Hike Leader: Tammy Silver

• Carpooling Fee: $17 per vehicle shared by passengers and driver

• Trailhead: Bridal Veil Falls and then Latourell Falls

• Parking Pass: None

Hike to a spectacular triple-tiered 250’ high waterfall in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.  The trail is creek-side through a beautiful old growth forest.  Meet at 8:30 at the Pendleton Woolen Mill in Washougal (southwest corner of parking lot). 

• Trail Stats: Moderate 3.4 miles, 650’ elevation gain

• Hike Leader: Tammy Silver

• Carpooling Fee: $30 per vehicle shared by passengers and driver

• Trailhead: Falls Creek Falls

• Parking Pass: None

A round trip hike to Nancy Russell Overlook.   Hike through forest and enjoy a fantastic view of the Columbia River Gorge.  Meet 8:30 at Pendleton Woolen Mill in Washougal (southwest corner of parking lot).  

• Trail Stats: Moderate 5.2 miles, 800’ elevation gain

• Hike Leader: Cathy Darragh

• Carpooling Fee: $6 per vehicle shared by passengers and driver

• Trailhead: Cape Horn

• Parking Pass: None

We start at the Hoyt Arboretum visitor center and walk mostly on the Wildwood Trail in the shade of the trees and passing above the area of the Japanese Garden.  At the halfway point of the loop, we arrive at the International Rose Test Garden, where we will “take time to smell the roses” and eat our lunch. Then we loop back to the start.  Meet at 8:30 at the WSDOT Park and Ride lot east of Grand Central Shopping Center. If approaching on Highway 14 westbound take exit 1, Columbia House Blvd. Take a left at the exit & then the lot is on your left.   

• Trail Stats: Moderate 4 miles, 600’ elevation gain

• Hike Leader: Bill Baird

• Carpooling Fee: $7.50 + $8.00 Hoyt Arboretum Parking Fee to be shared

• Trailhead: Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center

• Parking Pass: None

The hike is a flat, paved walk of approximately 6.5 miles. We start at Vancouver Lake Park, walk to Frenchman’s Bar Park and back. Use bathrooms at Frenchmen’s Bar and have a quick snack. Meet at 9:00 inside the parking lot for Vancouver Lake near the facilities.  Parking fee of $3 at Vancouver Lake Park. 

• Trail Stats: Easy 6.5 miles, no elevation gain

• Hike Leader: Carol Frizzell

• Carpooling Fee: No organized carpooling

• Trailhead: Vancouver Lake Parking Lot

• Parking Pass: $3 day fee or County Park Pass

A hike on a network of evergreen forested trails with giant sword ferns and lush hanging moss around a crater lake of volcanic origin.  We will start on the outer trail and ascend and descend through a variety of trails that include views of the lake, ultimately descending to the lower lake trail with the last ¾ mile being a walk along the lake with views of seasonal wildlife. There is an outhouse toilet at the lower parking lot and other outhouses and flush toilets throughout the park. Picnic at the lake when done if desired. Meet at 8:30 at the Battle Ground Safeway shopping area, corner of I-503 and Main Street in Battle Ground, west end of the parking lot.

• Trail Stats:  Moderate 4.2 miles, 500’ elevation gain 

• Hike Leader: Kim Chenault

• Carpooling Fee: $2.40 per vehicle + $10 WA Discover Day Pass fee shared as usual

• Trailhead: Battle Ground Lake State Park – Park in LOWER parking lot, you will see the parking lot entrance on the left right after you enter the park grounds

• Parking Pass: Discover Pass

Hike to Dry Creek Falls in the Gorge near Cascade Locks.  The trail follows part of the Pacific Crest Trail with the little-visited falls at the turnaround point.  It is a gradual climb on a rocky trail.  Meet at 8:30 at the Pendleton Woolen Mill in Washougal (southwest corner of parking lot). 

• Trail Stats: Moderate 4.2 miles, 600’ elevation gain

• Hike Leader: Sally Galligan

• Carpooling Fee: $16 per vehicle + $6 toll fees shared by passengers and driver

• Trailhead: Dry Creek Falls

• Parking Pass: NW Forest Pass or Senior Pass

Hike a flat gravel trail along the Lewis River in a forested park, crossing a high bridge, hiking across NE Lucia Falls Rd up to Yacolt Falls (slight elevation gain), then back down to Moulton
Falls for lunch.   Pit toilet at Hantwick Trailhead and bathrooms after crossing the bridge. Meet at 8:30 at the Battle Ground Safeway shopping area, corner of I-503 and Main Street in Battle Ground, west end of the parking lot.

• Trail Stats: Easy 5 miles, slight elevation gain

• Hike Leader: Donna Maple

• Carpooling Fee: $7 per vehicle shared by passenger and driver

• Trailhead: Hantwick Road Trailhead north of Battle Ground

• Parking Pass: None

Part of this hike is on the Pacific Crest Trail through hemlock and fir forest to two beautiful alpine lakes in the Mt. Hood Wilderness.  The drive is about 1.5 hours one way.  Meet at 8:30 at Fred Meyers (11325 SE Mill Plain Blvd, SW side by gas station)

• Trail Stats: Moderate 6.5 miles, 840’ elevation gain

• Hike Leader: Robin Bean

• Carpooling Fee: $38 per vehicle shared by passengers and driver

• Trailhead: Twin Lakes at the Frog Lake Snow Park

• Parking Pass: NW Forest Pass or Senior Pass

Hike in 300-acre Whipple Creek Regional Park located west of Clark County Fairgrounds. The park is a pristine, tranquil forest environment.  There are old growth Douglas fir, deciduous trees, and many ferns to enjoy.  Meet at trailhead named below at 8:30. 

• Trail Stats: Easy/moderate 4 miles, 300’ elevation gain

• Hike Leader:  Carol Frizzell

• Carpooling Fee:  None.  No organized carpooling

• Trailhead:  Whipple Creek   17202 NW 21st Ave.  Ridgefield

• Parking Pass:  None

On the side of Mt. St. Helens the trail climbs through a second-growth fir forest along a rushing stream before reaching a lake with a lovely 40’ waterfall.  Return to the cars and drive back down Forest Road 83 and turn right towards Ape Cave on Forest Road 8303. Next, we visit the Trail of Two Forests Interpretive Site.  We will take a .25-mile boardwalk trail that leads you across a 1,900-year-old lava flow and lets you explore tree casts that record an ancient forest consumed by lava. Here there are picnic tables for lunch and restrooms. Optional: Hike 1.6 mile RT  Lower Ape Cave. Meet at 8:30 at the Battle Ground Safeway shopping area, north east corner of SR503 and Main Street, west end of the parking lot.

• Trail Stats: Moderate 3.2 miles, 500’ elevation gain

• Hike Leader: Robin Bean

• Carpooling Fee: $25 per vehicle shared by passengers and driver.

• Trailhead: June Lake

• Parking Pass: NW Forest Pass or Senior Pass

Starting at Lower Macleay Park (NW 29th Ave and Upshur St) we will hike to the Audubon Society and then follow a section of the Wildwood Trail to Pittock Mansion. We will eat our picnic lunch on the grounds of the mansion. Meet at 8:30 at the WSDOT Park and Ride lot east of Grand Central Shopping Center. If approaching from Highway 14 westbound, take exit 1, Columbia House Blvd.  Take a left at the exit & the lot is on your left.   

• Trail Stats: Moderate 5.9 miles, 800’ elevation gain

• Hike Leader: Penny McLaren

• Carpooling Fee: $6 per vehicle shared by passengers and driver

• Trailhead: Macleay Trail

• Parking Pass: None, Street Parking

Hike to High Bridge on Eagle Creek trail in the Gorge area. In this stunning canyon there are cliff areas with a cable for handrails numerous waterfalls and creek views.  Rocky parts of the trail may be slippery when wet.  On the return trip we can, if desired, take a side trail down about ¼ mile to the beach at Punchbowl Falls. Meet at 8:30 at the Pendleton Woolen Mill in Washougal (southwest corner of parking lot).

• Trail Stats: Moderate 6.6 miles, 600’ elevation gain

• Hike Leader: Kim Chenault

• Carpooling Fee: $18 per vehicle + $6 toll fees shared by passengers and driver

• Trailhead: Eagle Creek

• Parking Pass: NW Forest Pass or Senior Pass

This outing includes several stops, all in the same general Thornton Munger research area north of Carson with drives in between.  We will start at the Wind River Arboretum to walk a 2-mile RT flat trail with interpretive signs passing through a forested experimental research area that was established to determine what species of trees would grow in the Pacific Northwest. Next drive a short distance to hike a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail, an uphill 4 mile out and back hike with a 700 ft. elevation gain in a wooded area climbing to a lookout (where we stop to eat). Upon returning, if there is interest and time allows, we might also add a former stop, the Whistle Punk Trail, a 1.5 flat loop walk around a historical logging operation area.  Finally, (do not change out of your hiking boots yet and take poles) we drive about 8 miles to a very scenic Panther Creek Falls, a downhill hike (and back up!)  of about a quarter mile to a scenic view of a beautiful falls. Slippery conditions and some mud could be on this trail if there has been recent rain, some drop-offs.  Meet at 8:30 at the Pendleton Woolen Mill in Washougal (southwest corner of parking lot). 

• Trail Stats:  Moderate 6 to 8 miles, 700’ elevation gain

• Hike Leader: Penny McLaren

• Carpooling Fee: $30 per vehicle shared by passengers and driver

• Trailhead: Wind River Arboretum north of Carson, WA to start

• Parking Pass:  NW Forest Pass or Senior Pass

This outing includes several stops, all in the same general Thornton Munger research area north of Carson with drives in between.  We will start at the Wind River Arboretum to walk a 2-mile RT flat trail with interpretive signs passing through a forested experimental research area that was established to determine what species of trees would grow in the Pacific Northwest. Next drive a short distance to hike a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail, an uphill 4 mile out and back hike with a 700 ft. elevation gain in a wooded area climbing to a lookout (where we stop to eat). Upon returning, if there is interest and time allows, we might also add a former stop, the Whistle Punk Trail, a 1.5 flat loop walk around a historical logging operation area.  Finally, (do not change out of your hiking boots yet and take poles) we drive about 8 miles to a very scenic Panther Creek Falls, a downhill hike (and back up!)  of about a quarter mile to a scenic view of a beautiful falls. Slippery conditions and some mud could be on this trail if there has been recent rain, some drop-offs.  Meet at 8:30 at the Pendleton Woolen Mill in Washougal (southwest corner of parking lot). 

• Trail Stats:  Moderate 6 to 8 miles, 700’ elevation gain

• Hike Leader: Penny McLaren

• Carpooling Fee: $30 per vehicle shared by passengers and driver

• Trailhead: Wind River Arboretum north of Carson, WA to start

• Parking Pass:  NW Forest Pass or Senior Pass

The 1.5 mile upper cave route leads to a climb up an eight foot rock wall and scramble over rock piles, then an exit on a ladder and a 1.5 mile above ground hike back to the parking lot.  Even though it sounds short, it is a slow-going trek to get over rocks in the dark without tripping.  The cave temperature is 42 degrees F/5.6 degrees C year-round so bring warm clothing, even in warm weather.  Make sure to bring two sources of light per person (a headlamp is great so you have hands free, but a cell phone light is not bright enough).  Food and drink is not allowed in the cave, water is okay.   There is some question if the rope is available at the 8-foot wall.

A timed ticket reservation is required for each car parking in the lot.  We suggest the 9:00 to 9:30 entry time to make the reservation.  We can determine who will purchase a parking ticket/pass when we know how many drivers and riders we have. More details here: https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10086990

• MEET at 8:00 am.  Safeway (14300 NE 20th Ave, park by Starbucks end).

• Trail stats:  Difficult 3 miles round trip, uneven surface, boulders and obstacles

• Hike Leader: Penny McLaren

• Carpooling Fee: $31 per vehicle share by riders and driver

• Parking Pass:  NW Forest Pass or Senior pass required

• AND a parking pass for the parking lot at Ape Cave. Must be purchased in advance online, found here: https://www.recreation.gov/timed-entry/10086990

Hike the Trail of Ten Falls near Silverton, Oregon, in Silver Falls State Park. It is a mostly shaded hiking trail that weaves through a dense forested canyon. The trail passes a series of beautiful waterfalls in the canyon as it descends to a winding creek at the forest floor. We will hike up to 5 miles of the 9-mile trail, with an elevation gain of about 400 ft.  A second option is to hike 8.2 miles with an elevation gain of 900 feet and carpool accordingly.  128-mile drive RT. Meet at 8:30 at the Fred Meyers (11325 SE Mill Plain Blvd, SW side by gas station).

• Trial Stats: Moderate 5 miles, 400’ elevation gain or 8.2 miles, 900’ elevation gain

• Hike Leader: Sally Galligan

• Carpooling Fee: $38 per vehicle + $5 park fee shared by passengers and driver

• Trailhead: Silver Falls State Park South Entrance

• Parking Pass: Oregon State Park Day Pass

This trail in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest area starts from the Red Rock Pass trailhead and goes up to Mt. St. Helen’s Monument area into an ancient lava flow, then goes into meadows with huckleberries to mixed forest. The trail crosses one rocky ravine to get to Blue Lake. Road to trailhead has potholes. Meet at 8:30 at Battle Ground Safeway shopping area, north east corner of SR503 and Main Street, west end of the parking lot. Total driving distance is 110 miles round trip.

• Trail Stats: Moderate 7.5 miles, 800’ elevation gain

• Hike Leader: Robin Bean

• Carpooling Fee: $25 per vehicle shared by passengers and driver

• Trailhead:  Red Rock Pass

• Parking Pass: NW Forest Pass or Senior Pass

Hike alongside the Salmon River for much of the way through old growth forest near Mt. Hood. Out and back trail with lunch riverside at the halfway point. Meet at 8:30 at Fred Meyers (11325 SE Mill Plain Blvd, SW side by gas station). 

• Trail Stats: Easy 5.2 miles, 100’ elevation gain

• Hike Leader: Linda Beno

• Carpooling Fee: $29 per vehicle shared by passengers and driver

• Trailhead: Salmon River Trail

• Parking Pass: NW Forest Pass or Senior Pass

Take the trail, tram, trolley, train and Tilikum Bridge. This moderate urban hike is a good way to get to know Portland and its transportation options. Due to a landslide, the official 4T trail is closed. This alternate route will begin by taking the train (requires a transfer) to the Tilikum Bridge. From there we will walk to the OHSU tram where we will ride up and back down. Then we catch the trolley through Portland to catch a train to Washington Park. We will walk about 1.5 miles in the park and return to the train for a short trip to Goose Hollow Inn for lunch. We will return by train to the Gateway parking garage.
A Trimet day pass is $5 up to age 64, 65+ is $2.50 for the day. This covers the fare for the train and trolley. Cost to ride the tram is $8 for the round trip.
For this hike we meet at 8:30 at Fred Meyer Mill Plain and carpool to the Gateway Transit Center.

• Hike Leader: Robin Bean

This hike starts with a 2-mile steep climb to a ridge above the top of Wahkeena Falls and continues east into the forest above Multnomah Falls.  Hike at times next to the stream that feeds Wahkeena Falls and then by stream which feeds Multnomah Falls. View unexpected waterfalls.  Meet at 8:30 at Fred Meyers (11325 SE Mill Plain Blvd, SW side by gas station).

• Trail Stats: Difficult 5.4-mile loop, 1600’ elevation gain

• Hike Leader: Cathy Darragh

• Carpooling Fee: $17 per vehicle shared by passengers and driver

• Trailhead: Multnomah Falls (use parking lot off I-84)

• Parking Pass: None

The hike will begin at Beacon Rock parking lot.  First, we will climb Beacon Rock for the best view of the Gorge.  We will then drive a short distance to the trailhead for Hamilton Mountain and we will ascend to Hardy and Rodney Falls.   From the lower trailhead, start off hiking on a wide path through tall trees and mosses, accompanied by twittering, flitting songbirds. Most of the elevation gain is in the first mile. Then the trail flattens out and traverses through more forest, passing small creeks and cascades.  We will have lunch at the falls.  Meet at 8:30 at the Pendleton Woolen Mill in Washougal (southwest corner of parking lot).

• Trail Stats: Moderate/difficult 1.5 then 2.1 miles, 575’ then 644’ elevation gain.

• Hike Leader: Cathy Darragh

• Carpooling Fee: $12 per vehicle + $10 WA Discover Day Pass fee shared

• Trailhead: Beacon Rock and Hamilton Mountain

• Parking Pass: Washington Discover Pass