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 (3031 Columbia House Blvd., Vancouver).

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

• Hike Leader: Penny McLaren

• Carpooling Fee: $7.50 per vehicle plus a parking fee at or near Hoyt to be shared

• Trailhead: Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center

• Parking Pass: None

A round trip hike to Nancy Russell Overlook. Hike up through a deciduous and evergreen forest on a trail with some switchbacks. Enjoy a fantastic view of the Columbia River Gorge at the top. Meet 8:30 at Pendleton Woolen Mill in Washougal (2 Pendleton Way, SW corner of parking lot).

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

• Hike Leader: Patty Cromwell

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

• Trailhead: Cape Horn

• 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 on this out and back trail. Then drive 5 miles to Lava Canyon TH to explore the beautiful area of the upper Lava canyon. Hike a 1.4 mile out and back trail. Restrooms available and picnic tables for lunch. Meet at 8:30 at Safeway (904 W Main St, Battle Ground, west end of the parking lot).

• Trail Stats: Moderate 3.2 miles, 500’ elevation gain then 1.4 miles, 300’ elev. gain

• Hike Leader: Jan White

• Carpooling Fee: $28 per vehicle shared by passengers and driver.

• Trailhead: June Lake

• Parking Pass: NW Forest Pass or Senior Pass

Starting at Lower Macleay Park (NW 29^th 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 then we return to the trailhead on the same trail.  If you wish to stay to tour the mansion, mention that at sign up.  If enough are interested, we carpool accordingly.  (Admission $15.50 adult, $13.50 senior).  Meet at 8:30 at the WSDOT Park and Ride lot (3031 Columbia House Blvd., Vancouver).

• 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 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 (2 Pendleton Way, SW corner of lot).

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

• Hike Leader: Patty Cromwell

• 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

This hike passes through a hemlock and fir forest to two beautiful alpine lakes in Mt. Hood Wilderness. Part of this hike is on the Pacific Crest Trail. 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: Carol Frizzell

• 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 to a spectacular triple-tiered 250’ high waterfall in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Much of the trail is creek-side through a beautiful old growth forest. Trail has some rocky and tree-rooted areas.  Meet at 8:30 at the Pendleton Woolen Mill in Washougal (2 Pendleton Way, SW 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: NW Forest Pass or Senior Pass or $5.00 day fee

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 some other outhouses and flush toilets throughout the park. Meet at 8:30 at the Battle Ground Safeway (904 W Main St, Battle Ground, west end of parking lot).

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

• Hike Leader: Diane Sill

• 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 in 115+ acres of mostly forested land in Camas. Enjoy the deciduous and evergreen trees and the abundance of ferns in this shaded area. Hike on both the west and the east sides of Green Mtn. and to the viewless top. Along the way there are some scenic spots. Meet at 8:30 in the parking lot on the left, just past 9527 N Boxwood St., Camas in the Green Mtn Development.

• Trail Stats: Moderate 5 – 6 miles, 900’ elevation gain

• Hike Leader: Jon Thatcher & Siobhan Spencer

• Carpooling Fee: No organized carpooling

• Trailhead: West Green Mountain, adjacent to 9527 N Boxwood St, Camas

• Parking Pass: None

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 (904 W Main St, Battle Ground, west end of the parking lot).

• Trail Stats: Easy 5 miles, slight elevation gain

• Hike Leader: Diane Sill

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

• Trailhead: Hantwick Road Trailhead north of Battle Ground

• Parking Pass: None

A moderate hike through beautiful old growth forest to a subalpine lake mirroring Mt. Hood. Hike around the lake and then return by the same trail. The trail has many bridge crossings of picturesque forest streams. Meet at 8:30 Fred Meyers (11325 SE Mill Plain Blvd, SW side by gas station).

• Trail Stats: Moderate 4.2 miles, 672’ elevation gain

• Hike Leader: Cathy Darragh

• Carpooling Fee: $32 per vehicle shared by passengers and driver

• Trailhead: Mirror Lake

• Parking Pass: NW Forest Pass or Senior Pass

This outing includes one longer and two shorter stops, all in the same general Thornton Munger research area north of Carson with drives in between. First, we will go to Whistle Punk Trail, where we take a 1.5-mile walk having 174’ elevation gain around a historical logging operation. The trail has interpretive signs. Then we 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). 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!), .3 miles RT to a scenic view of a beautiful waterfall. 114’ descent. 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 (2 Pendleton Way, SW corner).

• Trail Stats: Moderate 6 miles total, 174’ then 700’ then 114’ elevation gain

• Hike Leader: Cathy Darragh

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

• Trailhead: Whistle Punk Trail (to begin hike)

• Parking Pass: NW Forest Pass or Senior Pass

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 along the canyon, descending to a winding creek at the forest floor. We will hike up to 5 miles of the entire 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

The trail is along the Salmon River between the river and Salmon River Road. It goes through old growth forest near Mt. Hood. We hope to see salmon in the river. 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: Jan White

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

• Trailhead: Salmon River Trail

• Parking Pass: NW Forest Pass or Senior Pass

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: Kim Chenault

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

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

• Parking Pass: None

Take the Train, Tilikum Bridge, Tram, Trolley and Trail. This moderate urban hike is a good way to get to know Portland and its transportation options. From the Gateway Transit Center, we will take the train to the Tilikum Bridge. We will walk across and return. From there, we will have a short walk to the OHSU tram where we will ride up, take in the view and ride down. Then we catch the trolley through Portland to catch a train to Washington Park. We will walk through the Veterans Memorial then return to the train for a short trip to Goose Hollow Inn for lunch. We will return by train to Gateway Transit Center. A Trimet day pass is $5.60 for age 64 and under and $2.80 for 65+. This covers the fare for train and trolley. Cost to ride the tram is $8.50 for the round trip. For this adventure we meet at 8:30 at Fred Meyers Mill Plain (11325 SE Mill Plain Blvd, SW side by gas station). We will carpool to the Gateway Transit Center. Hike Leader: Robin Bean

Hike a gorgeous trail along the northern side of Coldwater Lake at Mt. St. Helens. There are some stunning lake and mountain views plus a waterfall along the way. The trail meanders up and down as it travels through treed and exposed areas. Challenges consist of some overgrown sections and ticks. Meet at 8:30 at Safeway (14300 NE 20th Ave at the left end of the lot by Starbucks).

• Trail Stats: Moderate 8.8 miles, 770’ elevation gain

• Hike Leader:  Jan White

• Carpooling Fee:  $52.00 per vehicle shared by passengers and driver (176 miles RT)

• Trailhead:  Coldwater Lake Trailhead at Coldwater Lake Recreation Area

• Parking Pass:  NW Forest Pass or Senior Pass or $5 per vehicle daily fee